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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs JAS 39 Gripen

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Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon JAS 39 Gripen
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Saab
First flight 2 February 1974 9 December 1988
Year introduced 1979 1996
Number produced 4604 units 300 units
Average unit price $75 million $85 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.4 m
Height 4.9 m 4.5 m
Length 15.1 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 2410 km/h 2100 km/h
Operational range 546 km 805 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 6,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 1 x 8,209 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,100 km/h, a difference of 310 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a longer range at 805 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at $75 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 17 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.