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Mirage G vs Tornado

Mirage G vs Tornado at a glance — top speed 2,390 vs 2,420 km/h, range 3,850 vs 3,890 km, max takeoff weight 23,800 vs 28,000 kg, built 3 vs 990 units.

Dassault Mirage G combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage G
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 Tornado
Specifications
Mirage G Tornado
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Panavia
First flight 18 November 1967 14 August 1974
Year introduced -- 1980
Number produced 3 units 990 units
Average unit price $25 million $35 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 15.4 m 13.9 m
Height 5.4 m 6.0 m
Length 18.8 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2390 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 3,850 km 3,890 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 14,740 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,148 kgf 2 x 7,831 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage G or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the Mirage G's 2,390 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage G or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,890 km compared to the Mirage G's 3,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage G or Tornado?
The 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 Mirage G or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Mirage G's 23,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage G or Tornado?
The Mirage G is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage G or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Mirage G at $25 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage G or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 3 units of the Mirage G.