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 πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 9 December 1988
Year of introduction 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 πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
First flight 7 October 1995
Year of introduction 2000
Number produced 98 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 30.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.4 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 14.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2208 km/h
Operational range 805 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 14,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,700 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,507 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of JAS 39 Gripen

F-2

Wing area 34.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 4.7 m β—‰
Length 15.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 17,983 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,090 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,525 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-2

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of F-2 by Lockheed Martin.