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Mirage III / 5 / 50 vs Super Mystère B2

Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
Dassault Super Mystère B2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Super Mystère B2
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Specifications
Mirage III / 5 / 50 Super Mystère B2
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 17 November 1956 2 March 1955
Year introduced 1961 1958
Number produced 1422 units 180 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area 34.8 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 10.5 m
Height 4.5 m 4.6 m
Length 15.3 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h 1195 km/h
Operational range 3,335 km 1,175 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 10,000 kg
Empty weight 6,740 kg 6,930 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,200 kgf 1 x 44 kN
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Overview

The Mirage III / 5 / 50 and the Super Mystère B2 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,350 km/h for the Mirage III / 5 / 50 vs 1,195 km/h for the Super Mystère B2. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has an operational range of 3,335 km vs 1,175 km for the Super Mystère B2. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 17,000 m for the Super Mystère B2.

The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in 1,422 units vs 180 for the Super Mystère B2. The Super Mystère B2 first flew 1 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 (1955 vs 1956).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Super Mystère B2?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Super Mystère B2's 1,195 km/h, a difference of 1,155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Super Mystère B2?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the Super Mystère B2's 1,175 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Super Mystère B2?
The Super Mystère B2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Super Mystère B2?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Super Mystère B2's 10,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Super Mystère B2?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the Super Mystère B2's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Super Mystère B2?
The Super Mystère B2 entered service first in 1958, 3 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Super Mystère B2?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 180 units of the Super Mystère B2.