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Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta vs SO 4050 Vautour

Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta vs SO 4050 Vautour at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 1,106 km/h, max takeoff weight 5,150 vs 21,000 kg, built 1 vs 149 units.

Dassault Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère DeltaFull specs
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🇫🇷 SO 4050 VautourFull specs
Specifications
Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Sud Aviation
First flight 25 June 1955 16 October 1952
Year introduced -- 1956
Number produced 1 units 149 units
Average unit price $12 million $2 million
Wing area 27.1 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 7.3 m 15.1 m
Height -- m 4.9 m
Length 12.8 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range -- km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 14,600 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,150 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 3,610 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,960 kgf 2 x 3,498 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 594 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher service ceiling at 15,200 meters (49,868 ft) compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 14,600 meters (47,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 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 SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is longer at 15.6 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 SO 4050 Vautour?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the SO 4050 Vautour at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has been produced in greater numbers with 149 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta.