Despite the changes, the two aircraft remained similar, sharing the delta wing design, semi-conical Oswatitsch-type air intakes, and general configuration.

[1] The Mirage 4000 was comparable in size to the United States F-15 Eagle, and was designed to be both a long-range interceptor and a fighter-bomber.

In the early 1980s, Dassault ended the program shortly after the Royal Saudi Air Force ordered a large number of Panavia Tornado aircraft.

[2] The French Air Force preferred to concentrate on the Mirage 2000, leaving Dassault with no customers.

[5] Data from Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1984–85,[6] Dassault Aviation[7]General characteristics Performance Armament