J-35 Draken vs Mirage F1
Overview
The J-35 Draken and the Mirage F1 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Dassault respectively.
Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-35 Draken vs 2,350 km/h for the Mirage F1. The J-35 Draken has an operational range of 2,750 km vs 425 km for the Mirage F1. The J-35 Draken operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 20,000 m for the Mirage F1.
The J-35 Draken has been produced in 651 units vs 726 for the Mirage F1. Unit cost is $2.5M for the J-35 Draken vs $8M for the Mirage F1. The J-35 Draken first flew 11 years before the Mirage F1 (1955 vs 1966).
| Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 25 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 651 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
| French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 23 December 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 726 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,750 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,759 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 25.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 425 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,024 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,550 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the J-35 Draken's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the Mirage F1's 425 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the J-35 Draken's 20,000 meters (65,616 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The J-35 Draken has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,000 kg compared to the Mirage F1's 15,200 kg.
Which is larger, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the J-35 Draken's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the J-35 Draken at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The J-35 Draken entered service first in 1959, 14 years before the Mirage F1 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-35 Draken or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has been produced in greater numbers with 726 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.