F-5 Freedom Fighter vs JAS 39 Gripen
The F-5 Freedom Fighter and the JAS 39 Gripen are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop and Saab respectively. Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the F-5 Freedom Fighter vs 2,100 km/h for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-5 Freedom Fighter has an operational range of 891 km vs 805 km for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-5 Freedom Fighter operates at altitudes up to 15,789 m compared to 15,240 m for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-5 Freedom Fighter has been produced in 1,204 units vs 300 for the JAS 39 Gripen. Unit cost is $2M for the F-5 Freedom Fighter vs $85M for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-5 Freedom Fighter first flew 29 years before the JAS 39 Gripen (1959 vs 1988).
| American light fighter of Cold War era, notable for worldwide deployment, used extensively in Vietnam and various regional conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 30 July 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 1204 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 17.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 891 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,789 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,187 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,349 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,588 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-5 Freedom Fighter or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a longer range at 891 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter entered service first in 1965, 31 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,204 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.