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J-35 Draken vs Kfir

J-35 Draken vs Kfir at a glance — top speed 2,120 vs 2,440 km/h, range 2,750 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 16,000 vs 16,200 kg, built 651 vs 220 units.

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Specifications
J-35 Draken Kfir
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab IAI
First flight 25 October 1955 4 June 1973
Year introduced 1959 1974
Number produced 651 units 220 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $20 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 8.2 m
Height 3.9 m 4.6 m
Length 15.3 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 2440 km/h
Operational range 2,750 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,000 kg 16,200 kg
Empty weight 7,865 kg 7,285 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,995 kgf 1 x 8,119 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-35 Draken or Kfir?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the J-35 Draken's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-35 Draken or Kfir?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the Kfir's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-35 Draken or Kfir?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Kfir's 17,678 meters (57,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-35 Draken or Kfir?
The Kfir has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,200 kg compared to the J-35 Draken's 16,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-35 Draken or Kfir?
The Kfir is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the J-35 Draken's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-35 Draken or Kfir?
The Kfir is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the J-35 Draken at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the J-35 Draken or Kfir?
The J-35 Draken entered service first in 1959, 15 years before the Kfir which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-35 Draken or Kfir?
The J-35 Draken has been produced in greater numbers with 651 units compared to 220 units of the Kfir.