JA 37 Viggen vs TBM

The JA 37 Viggen and the TBM are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Socata respectively. The JA 37 Viggen reaches 2,231 km/h — 4.0x the TBM's 555 km/h. The JA 37 Viggen has an operational range of 1,820 km vs 3,304 km for the TBM. The JA 37 Viggen operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 9,185 m for the TBM. At 20,000 kg MTOW, the JA 37 Viggen is 6.0x the TBM's 3,354 kg. The JA 37 Viggen has been produced in 329 units vs 1,000 for the TBM. Unit cost is $5M for the JA 37 Viggen vs $4.5M for the TBM. The JA 37 Viggen first flew 21 years before the TBM (1967 vs 1988).

Swedish fighter jet, key component of Cold War air defense, not deployed beyond national borders despite being built for NATO use.
Saab JA 37 Viggen Combat profile drawing
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

TBM

French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private use.
Socata TBM Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Socata
First flight 14 July 1988
Year introduced 1990
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $4.5 million
Wing area 46.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m
Height 5.9 m
Length 16.4 m
Maximum speed 2231 km/h
Operational range 1,820 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,348 kgf

TBM

Wing area 18.0 m²
Wingspan 12.7 m
Height 4.4 m
Length 10.7 m
Maximum speed 555 km/h
Operational range 3,304 km
Service ceiling 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,354 kg
Empty weight 1,837 kg
Total thrust 1 x 522 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JA 37 Viggen or TBM?
The JA 37 Viggen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,231 km/h compared to the TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 1,676 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JA 37 Viggen or TBM?
The TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 1,820 km.
Which can fly higher, the JA 37 Viggen or TBM?
The JA 37 Viggen has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the JA 37 Viggen or TBM?
The JA 37 Viggen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,000 kg compared to the TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the JA 37 Viggen or TBM?
The JA 37 Viggen is longer at 16.4 meters compared to the TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JA 37 Viggen or TBM?
The JA 37 Viggen is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the JA 37 Viggen or TBM?
The JA 37 Viggen entered service first in 1971, 19 years before the TBM which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JA 37 Viggen or TBM?
The TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 329 units of the JA 37 Viggen.