Mirage 4000 vs Su-27 Flanker
Overview
The Mirage 4000 and the Su-27 Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Sukhoi respectively.
Top speed is 2,445 km/h for the Mirage 4000 vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-27 Flanker. The Mirage 4000 has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 3,530 km for the Su-27 Flanker. The Mirage 4000 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 18,500 m for the Su-27 Flanker.
The Mirage 4000 has been produced in 1 units vs 680 for the Su-27 Flanker. Unit cost is $35M for the Mirage 4000 vs $30M for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker first flew 1 years before the Mirage 4000 (1978 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 |
| Soviet-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 20 May 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 680 units |
| Average unit price | $30 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 | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,530 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 16,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,670 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mirage 4000 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Mirage 4000's 2,445 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 4000 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the Mirage 4000's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 4000 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 18,500 meters (60,695 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 4000 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 30,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 4000 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Mirage 4000's 18.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 4000 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 4000 or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.