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Mirage 2000 vs Tornado

Mirage 2000 vs Tornado at a glance — top speed 2,336 vs 2,420 km/h, range 3,335 vs 3,890 km, max takeoff weight 17,500 vs 28,000 kg, built 601 vs 990 units.

Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 Tornado
Specifications
Mirage 2000 Tornado
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Panavia
First flight 1 March 1978 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1983 1980
Number produced 601 units 990 units
Average unit price $23 million $35 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 13.9 m
Height 5.2 m 6.0 m
Length 14.4 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2336 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 3,335 km 3,890 km
Service ceiling 18,300 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 7,500 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 1 x 9,697 kgf 2 x 7,831 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,890 km compared to the Mirage 2000's 3,335 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado entered service first in 1980, 3 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.