Tornado vs Mirage 2000 in offensive counter-air role

A certain LoveBug did scribble:
Which fighter is better in offensive counter-air role?


That would depend on what part of OCA you are talking about? The GR4 is a
very capable platform against airfields/SEAD and precision attack against
C2W facilities. I dont think it would be much cop in the fighter
sweep/escort roles though.


As I understand it, both Tornado F2/F3 and Mirage 2000C/5F were
designed more or less as bomber interceptors, not as a dedicated air
superiority fighter like F-15A/C.

Correct.


After the end of Cold War, they had to adapt to new roles in entirely
different envirionments. Which of the two managed to adapt more
successfully? I know none of them scored a single kill over Iraq and
former Yugoslavia, but at least they contributed to the effort to
enforce the no-fly-zones.

The RAF has been limited to CAP with the F3 since its introduction. The
Typhoon will give the RAF the capability to perform fighter escort and
fighter sweep roles as well. Might even rack up a few kills with it. It
will make a change from letting the USAF have all the fun!

rgds

BMFull


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