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JA 37 Viggen vs Mirage G

JA 37 Viggen vs Mirage G at a glance — top speed 2,231 vs 2,390 km/h, range 1,820 vs 3,850 km, max takeoff weight 20,000 vs 23,800 kg, built 329 vs 3 units.

Saab JA 37 Viggen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JA 37 ViggenFull specs
Dassault Mirage G combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage GFull specs
Specifications
JA 37 Viggen Mirage G
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Dassault
First flight 8 February 1967 18 November 1967
Year introduced 1971 --
Number produced 329 units 3 units
Average unit price $5 million $25 million
Wing area 46.0 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 15.4 m
Height 5.9 m 5.4 m
Length 16.4 m 18.8 m
Maximum speed 2231 km/h 2390 km/h
Operational range 1,820 km 3,850 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg 23,800 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 14,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,746 kgf 2 x 7,148 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage G?
The Mirage G is faster with a maximum speed of 2,390 km/h compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 2,231 km/h, a difference of 159 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage G?
The Mirage G has a longer range at 3,850 km compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 1,820 km.
Which can fly higher, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage G?
The Mirage G has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage G?
The Mirage G has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,800 kg compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 20,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage G?
The Mirage G is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 16.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage G?
The Mirage G is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the JA 37 Viggen at $5.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JA 37 Viggen or Mirage G?
The JA 37 Viggen has been produced in greater numbers with 329 units compared to 3 units of the Mirage G.