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JA 37 Viggen vs Mirage F1

JA 37 Viggen vs Mirage F1 at a glance — top speed 2,231 vs 2,350 km/h, range 1,820 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 20,000 vs 15,200 kg, built 329 vs 726 units.

Saab JA 37 Viggen combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
JA 37 Viggen Mirage F1
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Dassault
First flight 8 February 1967 23 December 1966
Year introduced 1971 1973
Number produced 329 units 726 units
Average unit price $5 million $8 million
Wing area 46.0 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 8.5 m
Height 5.9 m 4.6 m
Length 16.4 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2231 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 1,820 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg 15,200 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 8,024 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,746 kgf 1 x 7,199 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 2,231 km/h, a difference of 119 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 1,820 km.
Which can fly higher, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage F1?
The JA 37 Viggen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,000 kg compared to the Mirage F1's 15,200 kg.
Which is larger, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage F1?
The JA 37 Viggen is longer at 16.4 meters compared to the Mirage F1's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the JA 37 Viggen at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage F1?
The JA 37 Viggen entered service first in 1971, 2 years before the Mirage F1 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has been produced in greater numbers with 726 units compared to 329 units of the JA 37 Viggen.