Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 vs Tornado
| French experimental swing-wing fighter, designed during 1960s-1970s, never deployed operationally, evolved into several prototypes. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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—‰ |
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| 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 Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the Mirage G / G-4 / G-8's 2,390 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 or Tornado?
The Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 has a longer range at 3,850 km compared to the Tornado's 3,148 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 or Tornado?
The Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 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 Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Mirage G / G-4 / G-8's 23,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 or Tornado?
The Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 at $25 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage G / G-4 / G-8 or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 3 units of the Mirage G / G-4 / G-8.