Rafale vs Gripen: Sweden returns with massive offer to India – how the two jets compare​on February 10, 2026 at 10:29 pm

The Gripen E is cheaper to operate than the Rafale, costing around $4,000–$10,000 per flight hour. Rafale flights exceed $14,000 per hour. Despite this, the Rafale is already integrated into the Indian Air Force ecosystem, with infrastructure, training and logistics in place. The Gripen E is cheaper to operate than the Rafale, costing around $4,000–$10,000 per flight hour. Rafale flights exceed $14,000 per hour. Despite this, the Rafale is already integrated into the Indian Air Force ecosystem, with infrastructure, training and logistics in place.