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JA 37 Viggen vs Tornado

JA 37 Viggen vs Tornado at a glance — top speed 2,231 vs 2,420 km/h, range 1,820 vs 3,890 km, max takeoff weight 20,000 vs 28,000 kg, built 329 vs 990 units.

Saab JA 37 Viggen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JA 37 Viggen
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 Tornado
Specifications
JA 37 Viggen Tornado
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Panavia
First flight 8 February 1967 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1971 1980
Number produced 329 units 990 units
Average unit price $5 million $35 million
Wing area 46.0 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 13.9 m
Height 5.9 m 6.0 m
Length 16.4 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2231 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 1,820 km 3,890 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,746 kgf 2 x 7,831 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 3,890 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.