02 Feb 2005, 05:36
The T/W ratio of Gripen is significantly less than Viper when they have the same payload.
Empty weight:
*F-16C: 8,272 kg
*JAS-39C: 6,800 kg
Internal fuel:
*F-16C: 3,160 kg
*JAS-39C: 2,270 kg
Standard weight for air-combat (50% internal fuel, AIM-120*4, AIM-9*2)
*F-16C: 10,900 kg
*JAS-39C: 8,950 kg
Engine and thrust:
*F-16C: F-110-GE-129, 28,984 Ib / 17,155 Ib *1 (Afterburner / Maximal military thrust)
*JAS-39C: RM-12, 18,100 Ib / 12,140 Ib *1 (Afterburner / Maximal military thrust)
# T/W ratio at sea-level, low speed condition:
*F-16C: 1.206 / 0.714 (Afterburner / Maximal military thrust)
*JAS-39C: 0.917 / 0.615 (Afterburner / Maximal military thrust)
The main reason for the Gripen's exceptional performance of its acceleration and climbing ability should be its excellent design of the low drag and high Lift/Drag performance.
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toan on 02 Feb 2005, 05:49, edited 1 time in total.