Mirage 4000 vs Rafale

French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles.
Picture of Mirage 4000
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 twin-engine multirole fighter, known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and high maneuverability.
Picture of Rafale
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 4 July 1986
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 239 units
Average unit price $115 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 11,100 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Dassault Mirage 4000
Wing area 45.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.9 m â—‰
Height 5.3 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1912 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,850 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,196 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 20,388 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Dassault Rafale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage 4000 or Rafale?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the Rafale's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 533 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 4000 or Rafale?
The Mirage 4000 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Rafale's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 4000 or Rafale?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Rafale's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 4000 or Rafale?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the Rafale's 24,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 4000 or Rafale?
The Mirage 4000 is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Rafale's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 4000 or Rafale?
The Rafale is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Mirage 4000 at $35 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 4000 or Rafale?
The Rafale has been produced in greater numbers with 239 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.