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J-32 Lansen vs Gloster Javelin

J-32 Lansen vs Gloster Javelin at a glance — top speed 1,200 vs 1,140 km/h, range 2,000 vs 1,535 km, max takeoff weight 13,500 vs 19,579 kg, built 450 vs 436 units.

Saab J-32 Lansen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-32 Lansen
Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Javelin
Specifications
J-32 Lansen Gloster Javelin
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Gloster
First flight 3 November 1952 26 November 1951
Year introduced 1956 1956
Number produced 450 units 436 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 37.4 m² 86.1 m²
Wingspan 13.0 m 15.9 m
Height 4.7 m 4.9 m
Length 14.9 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 1200 km/h 1140 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 1,535 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,093 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,500 kg 19,579 kg
Empty weight 7,500 kg 10,886 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,659 kgf 2 x 5,579 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-32 Lansen or Gloster Javelin?
The J-32 Lansen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,200 km/h compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,140 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-32 Lansen or Gloster Javelin?
The J-32 Lansen has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,535 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-32 Lansen or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher service ceiling at 16,093 meters (52,798 ft) compared to the J-32 Lansen's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-32 Lansen or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the J-32 Lansen's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the J-32 Lansen or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the J-32 Lansen's 14.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-32 Lansen or Gloster Javelin?
The Gloster Javelin entered service first in 1956, 0 years before the J-32 Lansen which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-32 Lansen or Gloster Javelin?
The J-32 Lansen has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.