Mirage F1 vs Mirage F2 / F3

French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts.
Picture of Mirage F1
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
French jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally.
Picture of Mirage F2 / F3
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 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 425 km
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—‰
Profile drawing of Dassault Mirage F1
Wing area 36.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 17.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1650 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 9,072 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Dassault Mirage F2 / F3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage F1 or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 1,650 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage F1 or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F1 has a longer range at 425 km compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage F1 or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Mirage F1's 20,000 meters (65,616 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage F1 or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the Mirage F1's 15,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage F1 or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Mirage F1's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage F1 or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Mirage F1 at $8.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage F1 or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F1 has been produced in greater numbers with 726 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage F2 / F3.