Cheetah vs JAS 39 Gripen
| South African jet fighter, evolved in the Cold War era, extensively deployed for air defence and aerial refuelling missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Atlas |
| First flight | 16 July 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 9 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2338 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 30.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 805 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,507 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Cheetah by South African Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The Cheetah is faster with a maximum speed of 2,338 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,208 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The Cheetah has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The Cheetah has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The Cheetah entered service first in 1986, 10 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 38 units of the Cheetah.