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Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta vs Mystère IV

Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta vs Mystère IV at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 1,120 km/h, max takeoff weight 5,150 vs 10,320 kg, built 1 vs 411 units.

Dassault Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère DeltaFull specs
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🇫🇷 Mystère IVFull specs
Specifications
Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta Mystère IV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 25 June 1955 28 September 1952
Year introduced -- 1954
Number produced 1 units 411 units
Average unit price $12 million $1.5 million
Wing area 27.1 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 7.3 m 11.1 m
Height -- m 4.6 m
Length 12.8 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1120 km/h
Operational range -- km 915 km
Service ceiling 14,600 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,150 kg 10,320 kg
Empty weight 3,610 kg 7,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,960 kgf 1 x 3,334 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Mystère IV?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Mystère IV's 1,120 km/h, a difference of 580 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Mystère IV?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta has a higher service ceiling at 14,600 meters (47,900 ft) compared to the Mystère IV's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,320 kg compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 5,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Mystère IV?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Mystère IV at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV has been produced in greater numbers with 411 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta.