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J-35 Draken vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

Saab J-35 Draken combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-35 Draken
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
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Specifications
J-35 Draken Mirage III / 5 / 50
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Dassault
First flight 25 October 1955 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1959 1961
Number produced 651 units 1422 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $5 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 8.2 m
Height 3.9 m 4.5 m
Length 15.3 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 2,750 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,000 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 7,865 kg 6,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,995 kgf 1 x 6,200 kgf
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Overview

The J-35 Draken and the Mirage III / 5 / 50 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 III / 5 / 50. The J-35 Draken has an operational range of 2,750 km vs 2,400 km for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The J-35 Draken operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 17,000 m for the Mirage III / 5 / 50.

The J-35 Draken has been produced in 651 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. Unit cost is $2.5M for the J-35 Draken vs $5M for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The J-35 Draken first flew 1 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 (1955 vs 1956).

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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.