F-104 Starfighter vs Mirage F1
| American supersonic interceptor, notable for Cold War operations, deployed extensively by NATO and several other international air forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 4 March 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 2578 units |
| Average unit price | $1.4 million |
| French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 23 December 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 726 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Wing area | 18.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2137 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 670 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,170 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,350 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,536 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 25.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,024 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,550 kgf â—‰ |
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