First we will talk about F-16 Fighting Falcon.
The F-16 was the most successful fighter of its generation. In early 1997 about 3600 had been delivered and production was expected to exceed 4000. It is in use with over 17 air forces in the world. The F-16 began life as a research project for a very light fighter, optimized for dog fighting. The project looked promising enough to develop a real fighter from it, but common sense dictated that maneuverability is not the only requirement for a fighter, and the production F-16 is heavier and bigger than the original concept. Still, it is one of the best dog fighting aircraft. Typical for the F-16 are the wings of cropped delta configuration, blended with the fuselage, and with long forward wing extensions.
Despite it's small size, the JAS 39 Gripen is a true multi-role aircraft, carrying all electronics required for every mission. The JAS 39 is one of the lightest of the new generation of fighters for the late '90s. Its configuration is that of a canard delta, powered by a more powerful derivative of the G E F 404 engine. The JAS 39 is truly a multi-role aircraft in every sense of the word. Configuring the aircraft for fighter, attack, or recce mission types is done simply by modifying the onboard computer software and related systems . The total requirement for the Swedish Air Force stands at 300 aircraft to equip 16 squadrons.
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