JAS 39 Gripen vs MiG-29 Fulcrum
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JAS 39 Gripen |
MiG-29 Fulcrum |
| Origin country |
🇸🇪 Sweden |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Saab |
Mikoyan |
| First flight |
9 December 1988 |
6 October 1977 |
| Year introduced |
1996 |
1983 |
| Number produced |
300 units |
1600 units |
| Average unit price |
$85 million |
$25 million |
| Wing area |
30.0 m² |
43.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
8.4 m |
12.0 m |
| Height |
4.5 m |
4.4 m |
| Length |
14.9 m |
17.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
2100 km/h |
2200 km/h |
| Operational range |
805 km |
1,430 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,240 m |
17,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
14,000 kg |
24,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,800 kg |
18,500 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 5,507 kgf
|
2 x 9,000 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,100 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 1,430 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 13 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.
