Mirage 4000 vs Mirage IV
The Mirage 4000 and the Mirage IV are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 2,445 km/h for the Mirage 4000 vs 2,340 km/h for the Mirage IV. The Mirage 4000 has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 1,240 km for the Mirage IV. The Mirage 4000 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 20,000 m for the Mirage IV. The Mirage 4000 has been produced in 1 units vs 66 for the Mirage IV. Unit cost is $35M for the Mirage 4000 vs $15M for the Mirage IV. The Mirage IV first flew 20 years before the Mirage 4000 (1959 vs 1979).
| French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 9 March 1979 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| French strategic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, renowned for nuclear deterrence patrols. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 17 June 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| Wing area | 72.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2445 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 32,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,490 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,550 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 78.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2340 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,240 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,745 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,700 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the Mirage IV's 2,340 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage 4000 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Mirage IV's 1,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Mirage 4000's 20,000 meters (65,616 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,745 kg compared to the Mirage 4000's 32,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the Mirage 4000's 18.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Mirage IV at $15 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has been produced in greater numbers with 66 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.