Mirage IV vs Mirage 2000

French strategic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, renowned for nuclear deterrence patrols.
Picture of Mirage IV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 17 June 1959
Year of introduction 1964
Number produced 66 units
Average unit price $15 million
French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
Picture of Mirage 2000
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 1 March 1978
Year of introduction 1983
Number produced 601 units
Average unit price $23 million
Wing area 78.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 5.4 m â—‰
Length 23.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2340 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,240 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,745 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,700 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of Mirage IV
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 3,300 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—‰
3-view profile of Mirage 2000

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