Comparison of Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon and Saab AJ-37 Viggen [S]ave
| Attribute |  Saab AJ-37 Viggen × |  Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Saab Gripen | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| Model | Saab AJ-37 Viggen | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Country | Sweden | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1971 | 1978 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 2005 | - |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | SB37 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 × Volvo RM 8B afterburning turbofan | 1 × Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 - |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 28,110 | 29,160 |
| Avionics | Saab CK 37, Ericsson PS 37 X-band monopulse radar, Decca Type 72 Doppler navigation radar | Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,232 | 2,124 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 220 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 2,037 | 4,223 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.235 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 18,288 | 15,240 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 203.33 | 254 |
| Take off distance (m) | 400 | 345 |
| Landing distance (m) | 450 | 457 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 22,500 | 19,187 |
| Max payload (kg) | 3,600 | 7,167 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 5,701 | 3,199 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 16.4 | 15.06 |
| Tail height (m) | 5.9 | - |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2.5 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 10.6 | 9.96 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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