Mirage 2000 vs Tejas
| French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 March 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 601 units |
| Average unit price | $23 million |
| Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 4 January 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2336 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,626 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 38.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2220 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 739 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,560 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,600 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mirage 2000 or Tejas?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the Tejas's 2,220 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 2000 or Tejas?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the Tejas's 739 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 2000 or Tejas?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the Tejas's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 2000 or Tejas?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the Tejas's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 2000 or Tejas?
The Mirage 2000 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 2000 or Tejas?
The Tejas is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage 2000 or Tejas?
The Mirage 2000 entered service first in 1983, 32 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 2000 or Tejas?
The Mirage 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 601 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.