JAS 39 Gripen vs F-2
| 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 |
| Japanese multirole fighter, derived from the F-16, extensively operational since the 2000s in Japan's Air Self-Defense Force. | |
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| 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 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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 833 km â—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of F-2 by Lockheed Martin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or F-2?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the F-2's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,208 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or F-2?
The F-2 has a longer range at 833 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or F-2?
The F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or F-2?
The F-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,090 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or F-2?
The F-2 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or F-2?
The JAS 39 Gripen entered service first in 1996, 4 years before the F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or F-2?
The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 98 units of the F-2.