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JAS 39 Gripen vs Mitsubishi F-2

Saab JAS 39 Gripen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JAS 39 Gripen
Mitsubishi F-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-2
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Specifications
JAS 39 Gripen Mitsubishi F-2
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Mitsubishi
First flight 9 December 1988 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1996 2000
Number produced 300 units 98 units
Average unit price $85 million $100 million
Wing area 30.0 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 11.1 m
Height 4.5 m 4.7 m
Length 14.9 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2100 km/h 2124 km/h
Operational range 805 km 833 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 17,983 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,000 kg 22,090 kg
Empty weight 6,800 kg 9,525 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,209 kgf 1 x 13,381 kgf
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Overview

The JAS 39 Gripen and the Mitsubishi F-2 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mitsubishi respectively.

Top speed is 2,100 km/h for the JAS 39 Gripen vs 2,124 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-2. The JAS 39 Gripen has an operational range of 805 km vs 833 km for the Mitsubishi F-2. The Mitsubishi F-2 operates at altitudes up to 17,983 m compared to 15,240 m for the JAS 39 Gripen.

The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in 300 units vs 98 for the Mitsubishi F-2. Unit cost is $85M for the JAS 39 Gripen vs $100M for the Mitsubishi F-2. The JAS 39 Gripen first flew 7 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 (1988 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,100 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a longer range at 833 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,090 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mitsubishi F-2?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the JAS 39 Gripen at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mitsubishi F-2?
The JAS 39 Gripen entered service first in 1996, 4 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mitsubishi F-2?
The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 98 units of the Mitsubishi F-2.