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.
Dassault Mirage 4000 Combat profile drawing
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.
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker Combat profile drawing
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.