Dassault Mirage G vs Tornado

French experimental swing-wing fighter, designed during 1960s-1970s, never deployed operationally, evolved into several prototypes.
Dassault Dassault Mirage G Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 18 November 1967
Year introduced --
Number produced 3 units
Average unit price $25 million
European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict.
Panavia Tornado Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Panavia
First flight 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 990 units
Average unit price $35 million
Wing area 37.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.4 m â—‰
Height 5.4 m â—‰
Length 18.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2390 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,850 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,740 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 10,000 kgf â—‰
Wing area 26.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.9 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 16.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2420 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,148 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 13,890 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 17,872 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Dassault Mirage G or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the Dassault Mirage G's 2,390 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Dassault Mirage G or Tornado?
The Dassault Mirage G has a longer range at 3,850 km compared to the Tornado's 3,148 km.
Which can fly higher, the Dassault Mirage G or Tornado?
The Dassault Mirage G has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Dassault Mirage G or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Dassault Mirage G's 23,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Dassault Mirage G or Tornado?
The Dassault Mirage G is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Dassault Mirage G or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Dassault Mirage G at $25 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dassault Mirage G or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 3 units of the Dassault Mirage G.