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Mirage 4000 vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

Mirage 4000 vs Mirage III / 5 / 50 at a glance — top speed 2,445 vs 2,350 km/h, range 2,000 vs 3,335 km, max takeoff weight 32,000 vs 12,000 kg, built 1 vs 1,422 units.

Dassault Mirage 4000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 4000
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
Specifications
Mirage 4000 Mirage III / 5 / 50
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 9 March 1979 17 November 1956
Year introduced -- 1961
Number produced 1 units 1422 units
Average unit price $35 million $5 million
Wing area 72.7 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 8.2 m
Height 6.0 m 4.5 m
Length 18.7 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2445 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 3,335 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,000 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 13,490 kg 6,740 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,100 kgf 1 x 6,200 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 2,350 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the Mirage 4000's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 4000 is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50 at $5.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.