JAS 39 Gripen vs F-2

Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces.
Picture of JAS 39 Gripen
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 9 December 1988
Year introduced 1996
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price $30 million

F-2

Japanese multirole fighter, derived from the F-16, extensively operational since the 2000s in Japan's Air Self-Defense Force.
Picture of F-2
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
First flight 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 98 units
Average unit price $-- 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
Operational range 805 km
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—‰
3-view profile of JAS 39 Gripen

F-2

Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.1 m â—‰
Height 4.7 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 17,983 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,090 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,525 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of F-2

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of F-2 by Lockheed Martin.