| Attribute | Saab J-35 Draken × | Douglas F4D Skyray × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Saab Gripen | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Saab J-35 Draken | Douglas F4D Skyray |
| Country | Sweden | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1955 | 1950 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1974 | 1958 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | SB35 | F4D |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 × Volvo Flygmotor RM6C Turbojet | 1x Pratt & Whitney J57-P-8 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 17,637 | 16,000 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,124 | 1,161 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 298 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 3,248 | 1,926 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.519 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 19,995 | 16,764 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 200 | 92.96 |
| Take off distance (m) | 785 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,220 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 12,700 | 12,300 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,901 | 2,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 2,866 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 15.34 | 13.8 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.89 | 3.96 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.1 | 1 |
| Wing span (m) | 9.42 | 10.21 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |