F/A-18 Hornet vs JAS 39 Gripen
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F/A-18 Hornet |
JAS 39 Gripen |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
Saab |
| First flight |
18 November 1978 |
9 December 1988 |
| Year introduced |
1983 |
1996 |
| Number produced |
1480 units |
300 units |
| Average unit price |
$29 million |
$85 million |
| Wing area |
38.0 m² |
30.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
12.3 m |
8.4 m |
| Height |
4.7 m |
4.5 m |
| Length |
17.1 m |
14.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
1915 km/h |
2100 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,017 km |
805 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
23,541 kg |
14,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
10,433 kg |
6,800 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 6,350 kgf
|
1 x 5,507 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 13 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.
