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Hürjet vs JAS 39 Gripen

TAI Hürjet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürjet
Saab JAS 39 Gripen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JAS 39 Gripen
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Specifications
Hürjet JAS 39 Gripen
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Saab
First flight 25 April 2023 9 December 1988
Year introduced -- 1996
Number produced N/A 300 units
Average unit price -- $85 million
Wing area 25.0 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.4 m
Height 4.1 m 4.5 m
Length 13.6 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 1487 km/h 2100 km/h
Operational range 1,960 km 805 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 78 kN 1 x 5,507 kgf
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Overview

The Hürjet is a Military Training Aircraft built by TAI, while the JAS 39 Gripen is a Combat Aircraft by Saab.

Top speed is 1,487 km/h for the Hürjet vs 2,100 km/h for the JAS 39 Gripen. The Hürjet has an operational range of 1,960 km vs 805 km for the JAS 39 Gripen. The JAS 39 Gripen operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 14,000 m for the Hürjet.

The JAS 39 Gripen first flew 35 years before the Hürjet (1988 vs 2023).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürjet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the Hürjet's 1,487 km/h, a difference of 613 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürjet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The Hürjet has a longer range at 1,960 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürjet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Hürjet's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hürjet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the Hürjet's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hürjet or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the Hürjet's 13.6 meters.