Comparison of Northrop YF-17 and Saab J-35 Draken

Attribute	Northrop YF-17 ×	Saab J-35 Draken ×
General
Manufacturer	Northrop Grumman	Saab Gripen
Model	Northrop YF-17	Saab J-35 Draken
Country	United States	Sweden
Manufactured from (year)	1972	1955
Manufactured to (year)	1974	1974
Type	Fighter Jets	Fighter Jets
Icao	YF17	SB35
Performance
Engine	2x General Electric YJ101-100	1x 1 × Volvo Flygmotor RM6C Turbojet
Power, lbf (lbf)	14,400	17,637
Max cruise speed (km/h)	2,130	2,124
Approach speed (km/h)	-	298
Travel range (km)	4,445	3,248
Fuel economy (km/l)	-	0.519
Service ceiling (m)	18,288	19,995
Rate of climb (m/sec)	254	200
Take off distance (m)	-	785
Landing distance (m)	-	1,220
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	13,894	12,700
Max payload (kg)	4,369	2,901
Fuel tank capacity (l)	-	2,866
Dimensions
Seats	1	1
Exterior length (m)	16.92	15.34
Tail height (m)	4.42	3.89
Fuselage diameter (m)	0.9	1.1
Wing span (m)	10.67	9.42
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets