Mirage 2000 vs Mirage IV

French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
Picture of Mirage 2000
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 1 March 1978
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 601 units
Average unit price $23 million
French strategic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, renowned for nuclear deterrence patrols.
Picture of Mirage IV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 17 June 1959
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 66 units
Average unit price $15 million
Wing area 41.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.1 m â—‰
Height 5.2 m â—‰
Length 14.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2336 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,550 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,626 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Dassault Mirage 2000
Wing area 78.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 5.4 m â—‰
Length 23.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2340 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,240 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,745 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,400 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Dassault Mirage IV

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the Mirage IV's 1,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Mirage 2000's 18,300 meters (60,039 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,745 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the Mirage IV at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV entered service first in 1964, 19 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 601 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.