MiG-27 vs Mirage 2000

 Here’s a comparison table between the MiG-27 and the Mirage 2000, two fighter aircraft historically operated by the Indian Air Force:

Feature	MiG-27	Mirage 2000
Origin	Soviet Union (Mikoyan-Gurevich)	France (Dassault Aviation)
Role	Ground-Attack Fighter-Bomber	Multirole Fighter
Crew	1	1
Engine	1 × Tumansky R-29B-300 turbojet	1 × SNECMA M53-P2 turbofan
Thrust	~11,200 kgf (with afterburner)	~9,700 kgf (with afterburner)
Maximum Speed	Mach 1.7 (~1,785 km/h)	Mach 2.2 (~2,336 km/h)
Combat Range	~760 km	~1,550 km
Service Ceiling	~46,000 ft	~59,000 ft
Avionics	Basic for its time	Advanced fly-by-wire, radar, and navigation
Radar	Minimal, limited use	RDM (original), upgraded with RDY (in India)
Weapons Compatibility	Bombs, rockets, guns – focused on ground attack	MICA, Magic II, laser-guided bombs, etc.
Precision Strike	Limited	High (laser-guided bombs, precision missiles)
Stealth Features	None	None
Maintenance	High, due to aging systems	Moderate, reliable systems
Cost (original approx.)	~$4 million	~$23–30 million
Indian Air Force Entry	1985 (license-built by HAL)	1985
Retirement from IAF	2019	Still in limited service (expected retirement soon)

Summary:

• Mig-27 was a dedicated ground attack aircraft, powerful but limited in avionics and lifespan.
• The Mirage 2000 is a multirole, agile, and reliable platform that is still used for precision strike roles.