F-14 Tomcat vs Mirage F2 / F3
Overview
The F-14 Tomcat and the Mirage F2 / F3 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Dassault respectively.
Top speed is 2,485 km/h for the F-14 Tomcat vs 1,650 km/h for the Mirage F2 / F3. The Mirage F2 / F3 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 17,069 m for the F-14 Tomcat.
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in 712 units vs 1 for the Mirage F2 / F3. Unit cost is $38M for the F-14 Tomcat vs $10M for the Mirage F2 / F3. The Mirage F2 / F3 first flew 4 years before the F-14 Tomcat (1966 vs 1970).
| American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 712 units |
| Average unit price | $38 million |
| French jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 12 June 1966 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| Wing area | 52.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2485 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km |
| Service ceiling | 17,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,724 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,191 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,204 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 36.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1650 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 9,072 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 1,650 km/h, a difference of 835 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the Mirage F2 / F3 at $10 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in greater numbers with 712 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage F2 / F3.