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Gripen E vs F-16 Block 70 Operating Costs

Comparison of operating costs between Gripen E and F-16 Block 70 aircraft, including various estimates and studies.

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Jan 11, 2026

Cost per flight hour Gripen E vs F-16 Block 70

Publicly reported cost-per-flight-hour (CPFH) estimates for the Gripen E and the F‑16 Block 70 vary widely: independent summaries often put the Gripen E in the ~$4,700–$7,000/hr band while many recent...