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JA 37 Viggen vs Mirage 2000

JA 37 Viggen vs Mirage 2000 at a glance — top speed 2,231 vs 2,336 km/h, range 1,820 vs 3,335 km, max takeoff weight 20,000 vs 17,500 kg, built 329 vs 601 units.

Saab JA 37 Viggen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JA 37 Viggen
Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000
Specifications
JA 37 Viggen Mirage 2000
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Dassault
First flight 8 February 1967 1 March 1978
Year introduced 1971 1983
Number produced 329 units 601 units
Average unit price $5 million $23 million
Wing area 46.0 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.1 m
Height 5.9 m 5.2 m
Length 16.4 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 2231 km/h 2336 km/h
Operational range 1,820 km 3,335 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg 17,500 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 7,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,746 kgf 1 x 9,697 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 2,231 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 1,820 km.
Which can fly higher, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage 2000?
The JA 37 Viggen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,000 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage 2000?
The JA 37 Viggen is longer at 16.4 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the JA 37 Viggen at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage 2000?
The JA 37 Viggen entered service first in 1971, 12 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 601 units compared to 329 units of the JA 37 Viggen.