JAS 39 Gripen vs JF-17 Thunder
| Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 9 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CAC / PAC |
| First flight | 25 August 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 144 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Wing area | 30.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 805 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,507 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 24.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,700 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,411 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,097 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of JF-17 Thunder by Shimin Gu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or JF-17 Thunder?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 248 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has a longer range at 900 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher service ceiling at 16,700 meters (54,790 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or JF-17 Thunder?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or JF-17 Thunder?
The JAS 39 Gripen is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or JF-17 Thunder?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the JF-17 Thunder at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or JF-17 Thunder?
The JAS 39 Gripen entered service first in 1996, 11 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or JF-17 Thunder?
The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.