JAS 39 Gripen vs Typhoon
| 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 |
| European multirole fighter, renowned for service in multinational military operations since late 20th century, noted for superior air-to-air and air-to-surface capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Eurofighter |
| First flight | 27 March 1994 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 589 units |
| Average unit price | $90 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 | 51.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2495 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,765 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,232 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,208 km/h, a difference of 287 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher service ceiling at 16,765 meters (55,003 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the JAS 39 Gripen at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or Typhoon?
The JAS 39 Gripen entered service first in 1996, 7 years before the Typhoon which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has been produced in greater numbers with 589 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.