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Mirage 4000 vs Su-27 Flanker

Mirage 4000 vs Su-27 Flanker at a glance — top speed 2,445 vs 2,500 km/h, range 2,000 vs 3,530 km, max takeoff weight 32,000 vs 30,000 kg, built 1 vs 680 units.

Dassault Mirage 4000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 4000
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
Specifications
Mirage 4000 Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Sukhoi
First flight 9 March 1979 20 May 1977
Year introduced -- 1985
Number produced 1 units 680 units
Average unit price $35 million $30 million
Wing area 72.7 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 14.7 m
Height 6.0 m 5.9 m
Length 18.7 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2445 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,000 kg 30,000 kg
Empty weight 13,490 kg 16,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,100 kgf 2 x 12,502 kgf
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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.