Comparison of Grumman X-29 Switch Blade and Saab J-35 Draken

Attribute	Saab J-35 Draken ×	Grumman X-29 Switch Blade ×
General
Manufacturer	Saab Gripen	Grumman
Model	Saab J-35 Draken	Grumman X-29 Switch Blade
Country	Sweden	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1955	1984
Manufactured to (year)	1974	1986
Type	Fighter Jets	Military Aircraft
Icao	SB35	X29
Performance
Engine	1x 1 × Volvo Flygmotor RM6C Turbojet	1x 1 × General Electric F404 turbofan
Power, lbf (lbf)	17,637	16,000
Avionics	-	Litton LR-80 AHRS, Magnavox AN/ARC-164 UHF, Teledyne RT-1063B/APX-101V IFF/SIF
Max cruise speed (km/h)	2,124	1,771
Approach speed (km/h)	298	-
Travel range (km)	3,248	648
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.519	0.22
Service ceiling (m)	19,995	16,764
Rate of climb (m/sec)	200	-
Take off distance (m)	785	-
Landing distance (m)	1,220	-
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	12,700	8,074
Max payload (kg)	2,901	1,814
Fuel tank capacity (l)	2,866	2,249
Dimensions
Seats	1	1
Exterior length (m)	15.34	16.4
Tail height (m)	3.89	4.35
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.1	1.1
Wing span (m)	9.42	8.29
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets