January 30, 2004 at 7:05 pm
Good competitors in combat (well at least between mock fighting in air forces) and good competitors in sales..
lets have a nice juicy discussion on the capabilities of these aircraft, and the political and economical factors put into them when purchasing the aircraft.
Mirage 2000, generally regarded as “better” in higher and mid altitudes, F-16 better at lower.
Mirage 2000 known for good operational rates, maintenance and fuel consumption.
F-16, unit price much cheaper than M2k
Mirage 2000, with a delta wing..still able to do tight turns but loses energy after the first few turns.. F-16 can still hang with it.
F-16 combat experiences include Kosovo, Lebanon, Gulf War, Yugoslavia, etc’
M2k includes Kosovo, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, etc..