F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs JAS 39 Gripen
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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| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AIDC |
| First flight | 28 May 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
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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 | 24.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2223 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,764 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,247 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,486 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,722 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-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.