Comparison of Lockheed F-104 Starfighter and Saab J-35 Draken

Attribute	Lockheed F-104 Starfighter ×	Saab J-35 Draken ×
General
Manufacturer	Lockheed Martin Aeronautics	Saab Gripen
Model	Lockheed F-104 Starfighter	Saab J-35 Draken
Country	United States	Sweden
Manufactured from (year)	1954	1955
Manufactured to (year)	1979	1974
Type	Fighter Jets	Fighter Jets
Icao	F104	SB35
Performance
Engine	1x General Electric J79	1x 1 × Volvo Flygmotor RM6C Turbojet
Power, lbf (lbf)	15,600	17,637
Max cruise speed (km/h)	2,334	2,124
Approach speed (km/h)	333	298
Travel range (km)	2,630	3,248
Fuel economy (km/l)	-	0.519
Service ceiling (m)	17,678	19,995
Rate of climb (m/sec)	243.84	200
Take off distance (m)	1,220	785
Landing distance (m)	1,524	1,220
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	13,166	12,700
Max payload (kg)	2,800	2,901
Fuel tank capacity (l)	5,072	2,866
Dimensions
Seats	1	1
Exterior length (m)	16.66	15.34
Tail height (m)	4.11	3.89
Fuselage diameter (m)	1	1.1
Wing span (m)	6.63	9.42
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets