J-35 Draken vs Lightning
Overview
The J-35 Draken and the Lightning are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and English Electric respectively.
Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-35 Draken vs 2,414 km/h for the Lightning. The J-35 Draken has an operational range of 2,750 km vs 1,367 km for the Lightning. The J-35 Draken operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 16,459 m for the Lightning.
The J-35 Draken has been produced in 651 units vs 337 for the Lightning. Unit cost is $2.5M for the J-35 Draken vs $2M for the Lightning. The Lightning first flew 1 years before the J-35 Draken (1954 vs 1955).
| Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 25 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 651 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
| British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | English Electric |
| First flight | 4 August 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 337 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,750 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,759 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 44.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2414 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,367 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,459 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,752 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,092 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,684 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-35 Draken or Lightning?
The Lightning is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the J-35 Draken's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 294 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-35 Draken or Lightning?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the Lightning's 1,367 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-35 Draken or Lightning?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Lightning's 16,459 meters (53,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-35 Draken or Lightning?
The Lightning has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,752 kg compared to the J-35 Draken's 16,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-35 Draken or Lightning?
The Lightning is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the J-35 Draken's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-35 Draken or Lightning?
The J-35 Draken is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the Lightning at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-35 Draken or Lightning?
The J-35 Draken entered service first in 1959, 1 years before the Lightning which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-35 Draken or Lightning?
The J-35 Draken has been produced in greater numbers with 651 units compared to 337 units of the Lightning.