JAS 39 Gripen vs Tejas
| 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 |
| Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 4 January 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $26 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 | 38.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2220 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 739 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,560 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,600 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,208 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or Tejas?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a longer range at 805 km compared to the Tejas's 739 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or Tejas?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the Tejas's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or Tejas?
The JAS 39 Gripen is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or Tejas?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Tejas at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or Tejas?
The JAS 39 Gripen entered service first in 1996, 19 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or Tejas?
The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.