Tim
I understand and accept your points reference the comparison of Typhoon and Rafael. I actually recommend a stance of abstainee from that debate until either aircraft has achieved something along Red Flag lines in the public eye. Until then we'll just have to make do with 'aircraft Top Trumps' and assume the sales pamphlets are telling the truth.....
As for a present day comparison, the Mirage 2000 with the RDY and Mica is an awesome aircraft. Nothing we have (until the Typhoon stands up)compares to it. I do not for one second under-estimate the skills of our own AD chaps - or over-estimate the skills or capability of others.