JAS 39 Gripen vs Mirage 2000
| 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 |
| French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 March 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 601 units |
| Average unit price | $23 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 | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2336 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,626 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,208 km/h, a difference of 128 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mirage 2000?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 entered service first in 1983, 13 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 601 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.