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Atlas Cheetah vs JAS 39 Gripen

Atlas Cheetah vs JAS 39 Gripen at a glance — top speed 2,338 vs 2,100 km/h, range 2,600 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 14,000 kg, built 38 vs 300 units.

Atlas Cheetah combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Cheetah
Saab JAS 39 Gripen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JAS 39 Gripen
Specifications
Atlas Cheetah JAS 39 Gripen
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas Saab
First flight 16 July 1986 9 December 1988
Year introduced 1986 1996
Number produced 38 units 300 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 8.4 m
Height 4.6 m 4.5 m
Length 15.7 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 2100 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 6,800 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 8,209 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The Atlas Cheetah is faster with a maximum speed of 2,338 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,100 km/h, a difference of 238 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Atlas Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 2,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The Atlas 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 Atlas Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The Atlas 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 Atlas Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The Atlas Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The Atlas 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 Atlas Cheetah or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.