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Mitsubishi F-2 vs Typhoon

Mitsubishi F-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-2
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-2 Typhoon
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Eurofighter
First flight 7 October 1995 27 March 1994
Year introduced 2000 2003
Number produced 98 units 589 units
Average unit price $100 million $90 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 11.0 m
Height 4.7 m 5.3 m
Length 15.5 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 833 km 2,900 km
Service ceiling 17,983 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,090 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 9,525 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 2 x 9,163 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

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

Top speed is 2,124 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-2 vs 2,495 km/h for the Typhoon. The Mitsubishi F-2 has an operational range of 833 km vs 2,900 km for the Typhoon. The Mitsubishi F-2 operates at altitudes up to 17,983 m compared to 16,765 m for the Typhoon.

The Mitsubishi F-2 has been produced in 98 units vs 589 for the Typhoon. Unit cost is $100M for the Mitsubishi F-2 vs $90M for the Typhoon. The Typhoon first flew 1 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 (1994 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 2,124 km/h, a difference of 371 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Typhoon?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 ft) compared to the Typhoon's 16,765 meters (55,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 22,090 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Typhoon?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the Typhoon at $90 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Typhoon?
The Mitsubishi F-2 entered service first in 2000, 3 years before the Typhoon which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has been produced in greater numbers with 589 units compared to 98 units of the Mitsubishi F-2.