Comparison of HAL Tejas and Saab AJ-37 Viggen

Attribute	Saab AJ-37 Viggen ×	HAL Tejas ×
General
Manufacturer	Saab Gripen	Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Model	Saab AJ-37 Viggen	HAL Tejas
Country	Sweden	India
Manufactured from (year)	1971	2001
Manufactured to (year)	2005	-
Type	Fighter Jets	Fighter Jets
Icao	SB37	-
Performance
Engine	1x 1 × Volvo RM 8B afterburning turbofan	1x General Electric F404-GE-IN20
Power, lbf (lbf)	28,110	20,200
Avionics	Saab CK 37, Ericsson PS 37 X-band monopulse radar, Decca Type 72 Doppler navigation radar	NVG & HUD by CSIO and SSDU & ADC by Bharat Electronics Limited
Max cruise speed (km/h)	2,232	1,974
Approach speed (km/h)	220	-
Travel range (km)	2,037	3,197
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.235	-
Service ceiling (m)	18,288	15,240
Rate of climb (m/sec)	203.33	-
Take off distance (m)	400	-
Landing distance (m)	450	-
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	22,500	13,500
Max payload (kg)	3,600	5,300
Fuel tank capacity (l)	5,701	6,132
Dimensions
Seats	1	1
Exterior length (m)	16.4	13.2
Tail height (m)	5.9	4.4
Fuselage diameter (m)	2.5	1
Wing span (m)	10.6	8.2
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets