JAS 39 Gripen vs KF-21 Boramae
| 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 |
| South Korean multirole fighter, developed in the 21st century, deployment and operational history yet to be written. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 19 July 2022 |
| Year introduced | 2026 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $87.5 million |
| Wing area | 30.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 805 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,507 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 46.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,764 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 25,401 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,793 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,123 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae 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 KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,401 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or KF-21 Boramae?
The KF-21 Boramae is more expensive at approximately $88 million per unit compared to the JAS 39 Gripen at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or KF-21 Boramae?
The JAS 39 Gripen entered service first in 1996, 30 years before the KF-21 Boramae which entered service in 2026.