Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Saab JAS 39 Gripen
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1997–
Quantity
300
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1988
- Service Entry Year1996
- Crew1
- Primary RoleMultirole fighter
- Generation4th
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
- Engine TypeVolvo RM12
- Engine ModelVolvo RM12
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)54
- Thrust (afterburner, each)80.5
- Thrust-to-Weight0.97
- AfterburnerYes
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel2,340 kg
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed2,100 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)2 Mach
- Service Ceiling15,240 m
- Ferry Range4,000 km
- Combat Radius800 km
- G-Limit9
- Takeoff Run400 m
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
- Length14.9 m
- Wingspan8.4 m
- Height4.5 m
- Wing Area30
- Empty Weight6,800 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight14,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints8
- Weapons Payload5,300 kg
- Internal Gun1 × 27 mm Mauser BK-27 revolver cannon with 120 rounds (single-seat models only)
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarPS-05/A
- AESA RadarYes
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTYes
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Helmet-Mounted SightYes
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Targeting PodYes
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built300
- Operators7
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1987
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1997Production started
- 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
29
years in service
300
units produced
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
SAAB JAS 39 GRIPEN · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory6country · 120units
120active
Saab JAS 39 GripenSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 12 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS RANKING Multirole Fighters · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
16MULTIROLE FIGHTERS5POST-COLD WAR · MULTIROLE FIGHTERS4SWEDEN · ALL WEAPONS5PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIROLE FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultirole Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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