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Mirage 2000 vs Rafale

Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000
Dassault Rafale combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Rafale
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Specifications
Mirage 2000 Rafale
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 1 March 1978 4 July 1986
Year introduced 1983 2001
Number produced 601 units 316 units
Average unit price $23 million $115 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 45.7 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 10.9 m
Height 5.2 m 5.3 m
Length 14.4 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2336 km/h 1912 km/h
Operational range 1,550 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 18,300 m 15,835 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 7,500 kg 9,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,626 kgf 2 x 7,650 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage 2000 or Rafale?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the Rafale's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 424 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 2000 or Rafale?
The Rafale has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Mirage 2000's 1,550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 2000 or Rafale?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the Rafale's 15,835 meters (51,952 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 2000 or Rafale?
The Rafale has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 2000 or Rafale?
The Rafale is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 2000 or Rafale?
The Rafale is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage 2000 or Rafale?
The Mirage 2000 entered service first in 1983, 18 years before the Rafale which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 2000 or Rafale?
The Mirage 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 601 units compared to 316 units of the Rafale.