Wait for MK-II also, current differences are following.
CATEGORY Saab Gripen HAL Tejas
Unit cost in USD millions 40-60 30-35
Fuel economy in km/l 1,14 1,30
Fuel tank capacity in litres 2800 3000
Range on internal fuel in k m 3200 3000
Powerplant/Engines 1 × Volvo Aero RM12 1 × F404-GE-IN20
Dry thrust in kN 1 x 54 1 x 47
Dry thrust in lbf 1 x 12000 1 x 10700
Afterburner in kN 1 x 80 1 x 80
Afterburner in lbf 1 x 18000 1 x 18000
Max. Speed in Mach 2,00 1,80
Minimal thrust/weight ratio 0,58 0,70
Normal thrust/weight ratio 0,94 1,07
Maximal thrust/weight ratio 1,23 1,20
Overall length in meters 14,80 13,20
Wingspan in meters 8,40 8,20
Height in meters 4,50 4,40
Wing area in sq meters 30,00 38,40
Empty weight in kg 6800 6560
Maximal take-off weight in kg 14000 13300
Minimal wing-loading in kg/m2 260 202
Normal wing-loading in kg/m2 341 247
Maximal wing-loading in kg/m2 548 400
Rate of climb in m/sec 254 200
First flight 1988 2001
