F-35 Lightning II vs JAS 39 Gripen
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F-35 Lightning II |
JAS 39 Gripen |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
Saab |
| First flight |
15 December 2006 |
9 December 1988 |
| Year introduced |
2013 |
1996 |
| Number produced |
965 units |
300 units |
| Average unit price |
$85 million |
$85 million |
| Wing area |
43.0 m² |
30.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.0 m |
8.4 m |
| Height |
4.4 m |
4.5 m |
| Length |
15.6 m |
14.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
1960 km/h |
2100 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,800 km |
805 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
27,216 kg |
14,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
14,651 kg |
6,800 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 19,500 kgf
|
1 x 5,507 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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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.
