JAS 39 Gripen vs F-2
Overview
The JAS 39 Gripen and the F-2 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mitsubishi respectively.
Top speed is 2,100 km/h for the JAS 39 Gripen vs 2,124 km/h for the F-2. The JAS 39 Gripen has an operational range of 805 km vs 833 km for the F-2. The F-2 operates at altitudes up to 17,983 m compared to 15,240 m for the JAS 39 Gripen.
The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in 300 units vs 98 for the F-2. Unit cost is $85M for the JAS 39 Gripen vs $100M for the F-2. The JAS 39 Gripen first flew 7 years before the F-2 (1988 vs 1995).
| 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 | $100 million |
| Wing area | 30.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 805 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,507 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2124 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 833 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,983 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,090 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,525 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,711 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or F-2?
The F-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,100 km/h, a difference of 24 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 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or F-2?
The F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the JAS 39 Gripen at $85 million.
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.