Comparison of BAE Nimrod MRA4 and Saab Gripen JAS 39B [S]ave
| Attribute |  BAE Nimrod MRA4 × |  Saab Gripen JAS 39B × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Inc | Saab Gripen |
| Model | BAE Nimrod MRA4 | Saab Gripen JAS 39B |
| Country | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2004 | 1996 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 2010 | - |
| Type | Military Aircraft | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | NIM | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x 4 × Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofans | 1 × Volvo Aero RM12 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 15,500 | 12,100 |
| Avionics | Electronic Support Measures Elta, Doppler Search Radar Thales Defence. | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 585 | 296 |
| Travel range (km) | 11,119 | 3,200 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.621 | 6.717 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,973 | 5,182 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | - | 0.06 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 244 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 183 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 105,376 | 30,864 |
| Max payload (kg) | 5,443 | 6,500 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | - | 91 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 38.63 | 5.46 |
| Tail height (m) | 9.45 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 39 | 6.07 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | - |
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