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Dassault Aviation Rafale
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Saab JAS 39 Gripen
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation | Saab |
| Type | Fighters & multirole | Fighters & multirole |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| First flight | 1986 | 1988 |
| Status | In production | In production |
| Units built | — | — |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 15.27 m | 14.10 m |
| Wingspan | 10.90 m | 8.40 m |
| Height | 5.34 m | 4.50 m |
| Wing area | 45.7 m² | 30.0 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 10,300 kg | 6,800 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 24,500 kg | 14,000 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 1,912 km/h | 2,460 km/h |
| Max. Mach | Mach 1.80 | Mach 2.00 |
| Ferry range | 3,700 km | 3,200 km |
| Combat radius | 1,850 km | 800 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,835 m | 15,240 m |
| Rate of climb | 304.8 m/s | — |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 1–2 | 1–2 |
| Hardpoints | 14 | 8 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Safran M88-2 | Volvo RM12 (Gripen C/D) |
| Thrust (each) | 50.0 kN | 54.0 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 75.0 kN | 80.5 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.