JA 37 Viggen vs JAS 39 Gripen
| Swedish fighter jet, key component of Cold War air defense, not deployed beyond national borders despite being built for NATO use. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 8 February 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 329 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 9 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| Wing area | 46.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2231 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,820 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,348 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 30.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 805 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,507 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JA 37 Viggen or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JA 37 Viggen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,231 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,208 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JA 37 Viggen or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JA 37 Viggen has a longer range at 1,820 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the JA 37 Viggen or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JA 37 Viggen has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JA 37 Viggen or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JA 37 Viggen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,000 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JA 37 Viggen or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JA 37 Viggen is longer at 16.4 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JA 37 Viggen or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the JA 37 Viggen at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JA 37 Viggen or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JA 37 Viggen entered service first in 1971, 25 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JA 37 Viggen or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JA 37 Viggen has been produced in greater numbers with 329 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.