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Mirage IV vs SO 4050 Vautour

Mirage IV vs SO 4050 Vautour at a glance — top speed 2,340 vs 1,106 km/h, range 4,000 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 33,745 vs 21,000 kg, built 66 vs 149 units.

Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Mirage IV SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Sud Aviation
First flight 17 June 1959 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1964 1956
Number produced 66 units 149 units
Average unit price $15 million $2 million
Wing area 78.0 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 15.1 m
Height 5.4 m 4.9 m
Length 23.5 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 2340 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,745 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 14,500 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,200 kgf 2 x 3,498 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage IV or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 1,234 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage IV or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Mirage IV's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage IV or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Mirage IV has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15,200 meters (49,868 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage IV or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Mirage IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,745 kg compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage IV or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage IV or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Mirage IV is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the SO 4050 Vautour at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage IV or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour entered service first in 1956, 8 years before the Mirage IV which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage IV or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has been produced in greater numbers with 149 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.