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Mitsubishi F-2 vs Rafale

Mitsubishi F-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-2
Dassault Rafale combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Rafale
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-2 Rafale
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Dassault
First flight 7 October 1995 4 July 1986
Year introduced 2000 2001
Number produced 98 units 316 units
Average unit price $100 million $115 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 45.7 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.9 m
Height 4.7 m 5.3 m
Length 15.5 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 1912 km/h
Operational range 833 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 17,983 m 15,835 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,090 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 9,525 kg 9,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 2 x 7,648 kgf
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Overview

The Mitsubishi F-2 and the Rafale are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,124 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-2 vs 1,912 km/h for the Rafale. The Mitsubishi F-2 has an operational range of 833 km vs 1,850 km for the Rafale. The Mitsubishi F-2 operates at altitudes up to 17,983 m compared to 15,835 m for the Rafale.

The Mitsubishi F-2 has been produced in 98 units vs 316 for the Rafale. Unit cost is $100M for the Mitsubishi F-2 vs $115M for the Rafale. The Rafale first flew 9 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 (1986 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Rafale?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the Rafale's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 212 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Rafale?
The Rafale has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Rafale?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 ft) compared to the Rafale's 15,835 meters (51,952 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Rafale?
The Rafale has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 22,090 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Rafale?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Rafale's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Rafale?
The Rafale is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Mitsubishi F-2 at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Rafale?
The Mitsubishi F-2 entered service first in 2000, 1 years before the Rafale which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Rafale?
The Rafale has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 98 units of the Mitsubishi F-2.