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Mirage III / 5 / 50 vs Nesher

Mirage III / 5 / 50 vs Nesher at a glance — top speed 2,350 vs 2,573 km/h, range 3,335 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 13,500 kg, built 1,422 vs 61 units.

Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
IAI Nesher combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Nesher
Specifications
Mirage III / 5 / 50 Nesher
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault IAI
First flight 17 November 1956 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1961 1971
Number produced 1422 units 61 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area 34.8 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 8.2 m
Height 4.5 m 4.3 m
Length 15.3 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h 2573 km/h
Operational range 3,335 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 17,680 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 6,740 kg 6,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,200 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Nesher?
The Nesher is faster with a maximum speed of 2,573 km/h compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 2,350 km/h, a difference of 223 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Nesher?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the Nesher's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Nesher?
The Nesher has a higher service ceiling at 17,680 meters (58,005 ft) compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Nesher?
The Nesher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Nesher?
The Nesher is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 15.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Nesher?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 entered service first in 1961, 10 years before the Nesher which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Nesher?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 61 units of the Nesher.