J-35 Draken vs Tornado
The J-35 Draken and the Tornado are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Panavia respectively. Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-35 Draken vs 2,420 km/h for the Tornado. The J-35 Draken has an operational range of 2,750 km vs 3,148 km for the Tornado. The J-35 Draken operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,240 m for the Tornado. The J-35 Draken has been produced in 651 units vs 990 for the Tornado. Unit cost is $2.5M for the J-35 Draken vs $35M for the Tornado. The J-35 Draken first flew 19 years before the Tornado (1955 vs 1974).
| Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 25 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 651 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
| European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Panavia |
| First flight | 14 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 990 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,865 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,759 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 26.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,148 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,890 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,936 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-35 Draken or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the J-35 Draken's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-35 Draken or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the J-35 Draken's 2,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-35 Draken or Tornado?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-35 Draken or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the J-35 Draken's 16,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-35 Draken or Tornado?
The Tornado is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the J-35 Draken's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-35 Draken or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the J-35 Draken at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the J-35 Draken or Tornado?
The J-35 Draken entered service first in 1959, 21 years before the Tornado which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-35 Draken or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.