J-35 Draken vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria.
Picture of J-35 Draken
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 jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War.
Picture of Mirage III / 5 / 50
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1422 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 49.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2120 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,750 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 16,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,865 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,759 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Saab J-35 Draken
Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.2 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2350 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,740 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,300 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-35 Draken or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 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 III / 5 / 50?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-35 Draken or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-35 Draken or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The J-35 Draken has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,000 kg compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-35 Draken or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The J-35 Draken is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-35 Draken or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the J-35 Draken at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the J-35 Draken or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The J-35 Draken entered service first in 1959, 2 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-35 Draken or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.