Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen vs Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29
Full specs: Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29
Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen and Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29 are both fighter aircraft, compared here on public specifications. The Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen leads on range (4,000 vs 1,500 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 2,124 km/h | 2,400 km/h ✓ |
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 2 Mach | 2.25 Mach ✓ |
| Range (km) | 4,000 km ✓ | 1,500 km |
| Combat radius (km) | 1,500 km ✓ | 700 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 16,000 m | 18,013 m ✓ |
| Thrust-to-weight | 1.05 | 1.09 ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 10 ✓ | 7 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 5,300 kg ✓ | 3,500 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 15.2 m | 17.32 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 8,000 kg | 11,000 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 16,500 kg | 18,500 kg |
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 98 kN ✓ | 81 kN |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $85,000,000 | $29,000,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 60 | 1,600 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 3 | 25 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen and Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 2,400 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 Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 29,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29 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 Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen better than the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29? +
On the public specs we track, Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen and Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29 are closely matched, Saab AB JAS 39E Gripen leads on range, weapons payload, combat radius, while Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-29 leads on max speed, max speed (mach), thrust-to-weight. 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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