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JAS 39 Gripen vs Su-25 Frogfoot

JAS 39 Gripen vs Su-25 Frogfoot at a glance — top speed 2,100 vs 970 km/h, range 4,000 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 14,000 vs 17,600 kg, built 300 vs 1,000 units.

Saab JAS 39 Gripen combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
JAS 39 Gripen Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Sukhoi
First flight 9 December 1988 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1996 1981
Number produced 300 units 1000 units
Average unit price $30 million $11 million
Wing area 30.0 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 14.4 m
Height 4.5 m 4.8 m
Length 14.9 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2100 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,000 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 6,800 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,209 kgf 2 x 4,505 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot 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 Su-25 Frogfoot?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot at $11 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot entered service first in 1981, 15 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.