F-35 Lightning II vs JAS 39 Gripen
| American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 15 December 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 965 units |
| Average unit price | $85 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 | 43.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,216 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,651 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19,500 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 30.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 805 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,507 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-35 Lightning II is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the F-35 Lightning II at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen entered service first in 1996, 17 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.