JA 37 Viggen vs Tornado

JA 37 Viggen

Swedish fighter jet, key component of Cold War air defense, not deployed beyond national borders despite being built for NATO use.

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

European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict.

Origin country	🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category	Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer	Panavia
First flight	14 August 1974
Year introduced	1980
Number produced	990 units
Average unit price	$35 million

Which is faster, the JA 37 Viggen or Tornado?

The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 2,231 km/h, a difference of 189 km/h.

Which has longer range, the JA 37 Viggen or Tornado?

The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 1,820 km.

Which can fly higher, the JA 37 Viggen or Tornado?

The JA 37 Viggen has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).

Which is heavier, the JA 37 Viggen or Tornado?

The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 20,000 kg.

Which is larger, the JA 37 Viggen or Tornado?

The Tornado is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 16.4 meters.

Which is more expensive, the JA 37 Viggen or Tornado?

The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the JA 37 Viggen at $5.0 million.

Which entered service first, the JA 37 Viggen or Tornado?

The JA 37 Viggen entered service first in 1971, 9 years before the Tornado which entered service in 1980.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the JA 37 Viggen or Tornado?

The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 329 units of the JA 37 Viggen.