Mirage 2000 vs Rafale

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
French twin-engine multirole fighter, known for its versatility, advanced avionics, and high maneuverability.
Picture of Rafale
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 4 July 1986
Year of introduction 2001
Number produced 239 units
Average unit price $75 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 3,300 km
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
Wing area 45.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.9 m â—‰
Height 5.3 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1912 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,240 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,196 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,097 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of Rafale

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