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J-35 Draken vs Mirage F1

J-35 Draken vs Mirage F1 at a glance — top speed 2,120 vs 2,350 km/h, range 2,750 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 16,000 vs 15,200 kg, built 651 vs 726 units.

Saab J-35 Draken combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-35 Draken
Dassault Mirage F1 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage F1
Specifications
J-35 Draken Mirage F1
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Dassault
First flight 25 October 1955 23 December 1966
Year introduced 1959 1973
Number produced 651 units 726 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $8 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 8.5 m
Height 3.9 m 4.6 m
Length 15.3 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 2,750 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,000 kg 15,200 kg
Empty weight 7,865 kg 8,024 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,995 kgf 1 x 7,199 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the J-35 Draken's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the J-35 Draken's 2,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the J-35 Draken's 20,000 meters (65,616 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The J-35 Draken has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,000 kg compared to the Mirage F1's 15,200 kg.
Which is larger, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the J-35 Draken's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the J-35 Draken at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The J-35 Draken entered service first in 1959, 14 years before the Mirage F1 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has been produced in greater numbers with 726 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.