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F-15 Eagle vs JAS 39 Gripen

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Saab JAS 39 Gripen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JAS 39 Gripen
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle JAS 39 Gripen
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Saab
First flight 27 July 1972 9 December 1988
Year introduced 1976 1996
Number produced 1198 units 300 units
Average unit price $29 million $85 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 8.4 m
Height 5.6 m 4.5 m
Length 19.4 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2100 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 805 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 6,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,915 kgf 1 x 5,507 kgf
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Overview

The F-15 Eagle and the JAS 39 Gripen are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Saab respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15 Eagle vs 2,100 km/h for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 805 km for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 15,240 m for the JAS 39 Gripen. At 30,844 kg MTOW, the F-15 Eagle is 2.2x the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.

The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 300 for the JAS 39 Gripen. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $85M for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-15 Eagle first flew 16 years before the JAS 39 Gripen (1972 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,100 km/h, a difference of 555 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 20 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.