Mirage F2 / F3 vs Mirage III / 5 / 50
The Mirage F2 / F3 and the Mirage III / 5 / 50 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 1,650 km/h for the Mirage F2 / F3 vs 2,350 km/h for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Mirage F2 / F3 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 17,000 m for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Mirage F2 / F3 has been produced in 1 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. Unit cost is $10M for the Mirage F2 / F3 vs $5M for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 first flew 10 years before the Mirage F2 / F3 (1956 vs 1966).
| 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 |
| French jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 17 November 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1422 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,740 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,300 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mirage F2 / F3 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 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 F2 / F3 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage F2 / F3 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage F2 / F3 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage F2 / F3 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage F2 / F3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage F2 / F3 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage F2 / F3 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50 at $5.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage F2 / F3 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage F2 / F3.