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F-5E Tiger II vs JAS 39 Gripen

Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
Saab JAS 39 Gripen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JAS 39 Gripen
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Specifications
F-5E Tiger II JAS 39 Gripen
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Saab
First flight 11 August 1972 9 December 1988
Year introduced 1976 1996
Number produced 1399 units 300 units
Average unit price $3 million $85 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 8.4 m
Height 4.1 m 4.5 m
Length 14.5 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2100 km/h
Operational range 891 km 805 km
Service ceiling 15,789 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 6,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 5,507 kgf
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Overview

The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II vs 2,100 km/h for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-5E Tiger II has an operational range of 891 km vs 805 km for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-5E Tiger II operates at altitudes up to 15,789 m compared to 15,240 m for the JAS 39 Gripen.

The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in 1,399 units vs 300 for the JAS 39 Gripen. Unit cost is $3M for the F-5E Tiger II vs $85M for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-5E Tiger II first flew 16 years before the JAS 39 Gripen (1972 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5E Tiger II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 891 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5E Tiger II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5E Tiger II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5E Tiger II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.