Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor vs Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen
Full specs: Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor and Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen are both fighter aircraft, compared here on public specifications. The Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen leads on weapons payload (5,300 vs 2,270 kg).
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 2,410 km/h ✓ | 2,124 km/h |
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 2.25 Mach ✓ | 2 Mach |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 1,960 km/h | N/A |
| Range (km) | 2,960 km | 4,000 km ✓ |
| Combat radius (km) | 850 km | 1,500 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 19,812 m ✓ | 16,000 m |
| Rate of climb (m/s) | 254 m/s | N/A |
| Thrust-to-weight | 1.08 ✓ | 1.05 |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 8 | 10 ✓ |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 2,270 kg | 5,300 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 18.92 m | 15.2 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 19,700 kg | 8,000 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 29,410 kg | 16,500 kg |
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 156 kN ✓ | 98 kN |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $143,000,000 | $85,000,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 195 ✓ | 60 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 3 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor and Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen? +
The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 2,410 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen has the longest range at 4,000 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen carries the largest weapons payload at 5,300 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen has the lower public unit-cost figure at 85,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor has the higher max speed (mach) at 2.25 Mach.
Which has the higher combat radius? +
The Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen has the higher combat radius at 1,500 km.
Is the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor better than the Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen? +
On the public specs we track, Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor and Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen are closely matched, Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor leads on max speed, max speed (mach), thrust-to-weight, while Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen leads on range, weapons payload, combat radius. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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