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JAS 39 Gripen |
Rafale |
| Origin country |
🇸🇪 Sweden |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Saab |
Dassault |
| First flight |
9 December 1988 |
4 July 1986 |
| Year introduced |
1996 |
2001 |
| Number produced |
300 units |
316 units |
| Average unit price |
$85 million |
$115 million |
| Wing area |
30.0 m² |
45.7 m² |
| Wingspan |
8.4 m |
10.9 m |
| Height |
4.5 m |
5.3 m |
| Length |
14.9 m |
15.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
2100 km/h |
1912 km/h |
| Operational range |
805 km |
1,850 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,240 m |
15,835 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
14,000 kg |
24,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,800 kg |
9,850 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 5,507 kgf
|
2 x 7,650 kgf
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Which is faster, the JAS 39 Gripen or Rafale?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the Rafale's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 188 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or Rafale?
The Rafale has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or Rafale?
The Rafale has a higher service ceiling at 15,835 meters (51,952 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or Rafale?
The Rafale has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or Rafale?
The Rafale is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or Rafale?
The Rafale is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the JAS 39 Gripen at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or Rafale?
The JAS 39 Gripen entered service first in 1996, 5 years before the Rafale which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or Rafale?
The Rafale has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.
