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F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs JAS 39 Gripen

AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Saab JAS 39 Gripen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JAS 39 Gripen
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Specifications
F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo JAS 39 Gripen
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Saab
First flight 28 May 1989 9 December 1988
Year introduced 1994 1996
Number produced 137 units 300 units
Average unit price $30 million $85 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 8.4 m
Height 4.4 m 4.5 m
Length 14.2 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 2223 km/h 2100 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 805 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight 6,486 kg 6,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,444 kgf 1 x 8,209 kgf
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Overview

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo and the JAS 39 Gripen are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Saab respectively.

Top speed is 2,223 km/h for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs 2,100 km/h for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 805 km for the JAS 39 Gripen. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 15,240 m for the JAS 39 Gripen.

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in 137 units vs 300 for the JAS 39 Gripen. Unit cost is $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs $85M for the JAS 39 Gripen. The JAS 39 Gripen first flew 1 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo (1988 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,100 km/h, a difference of 123 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo entered service first in 1994, 2 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.