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Mirage III / 5 / 50 vs Mystère IV

Mirage III / 5 / 50 vs Mystère IV at a glance — top speed 2,350 vs 1,120 km/h, range 3,335 vs 915 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 10,320 kg, built 1,422 vs 411 units.

Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50Full specs
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🇫🇷 Mystère IVFull specs
Specifications
Mirage III / 5 / 50 Mystère IV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 17 November 1956 28 September 1952
Year introduced 1961 1954
Number produced 1422 units 411 units
Average unit price $5 million $1.5 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 11.1 m
Height 4.5 m 4.6 m
Length 15.3 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h 1120 km/h
Operational range 3,335 km 915 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 10,320 kg
Empty weight 6,740 kg 7,140 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,200 kgf 1 x 3,334 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Mystère IV?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Mystère IV's 1,120 km/h, a difference of 1,230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Mystère IV?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the Mystère IV's 915 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Mystère IV?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Mystère IV's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Mystère IV?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Mystère IV's 10,320 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Mystère IV?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the Mystère IV's 14.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Mystère IV?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Mystère IV at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV entered service first in 1954, 7 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Mystère IV?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 411 units of the Mystère IV.