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Mirage IV vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar

Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage IV
Yakovlev Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
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Specifications
Mirage IV Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Yakovlev
First flight 17 June 1959 5 March 1958
Year introduced 1964 1964
Number produced 66 units 1180 units
Average unit price $15 million $3 million
Wing area 78.0 m² 37.6 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 12.5 m
Height 5.4 m 4.0 m
Length 23.5 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 2340 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,240 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 16,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,745 kg 20,000 kg
Empty weight 14,500 kg 9,970 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,400 kgf 2 x 6,322 kgf
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Overview

The Mirage IV and the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 2,340 km/h for the Mirage IV vs 1,840 km/h for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The Mirage IV has an operational range of 1,240 km vs 2,500 km for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The Mirage IV operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 16,750 m for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar.

The Mirage IV has been produced in 66 units vs 1,180 for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. Unit cost is $15M for the Mirage IV vs $3M for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar first flew 1 years before the Mirage IV (1958 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage IV or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage IV or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Mirage IV's 1,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage IV or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Mirage IV has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 16,750 meters (54,954 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage IV or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Mirage IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,745 kg compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 20,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage IV or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 21.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage IV or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Mirage IV is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage IV or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar entered service first in 1964, 0 years before the Mirage IV which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage IV or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has been produced in greater numbers with 1,180 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.