F-16 Fighting Falcon vs JAS 39 Gripen
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F-16 Fighting Falcon |
JAS 39 Gripen |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
General Dynamics |
Saab |
| First flight |
2 February 1974 |
9 December 1988 |
| Year introduced |
1979 |
1996 |
| Number produced |
4604 units |
300 units |
| Average unit price |
$75 million |
$85 million |
| Wing area |
27.9 m² |
30.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.0 m |
8.4 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
4.5 m |
| Length |
15.1 m |
14.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
2410 km/h |
2100 km/h |
| Operational range |
546 km |
805 km |
| Service ceiling |
18,288 m |
15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
19,200 kg |
14,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
8,570 kg |
6,800 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 13,381 kgf
|
1 x 8,209 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,100 km/h, a difference of 310 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a longer range at 805 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon at $75 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 17 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.
