JAS 39 Gripen vs JF-17 Thunder
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JAS 39 Gripen |
JF-17 Thunder |
| Origin country |
🇸🇪 Sweden |
🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Saab |
CAC/PAC |
| First flight |
9 December 1988 |
25 August 2003 |
| Year introduced |
1996 |
2007 |
| Number produced |
300 units |
144 units |
| Average unit price |
$85 million |
$30 million |
| Wing area |
30.0 m² |
24.4 m² |
| Wingspan |
8.4 m |
9.0 m |
| Height |
4.5 m |
4.8 m |
| Length |
14.9 m |
14.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
2100 km/h |
1960 km/h |
| Operational range |
805 km |
900 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,240 m |
16,700 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
14,000 kg |
12,701 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,800 kg |
6,411 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 8,209 kgf
|
1 x 8,606 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or JF-17 Thunder?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 140 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 14.9 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.
