Fighter Jet Fight Club: Gripen NG vs. Super Hornet!
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Following evaluation of foreign designs such as the F-16, a design from Saab was selected and developed as the JAS-39. Named the Gripen (Griffon in English), it was an elegant looking airplane, with its graceful delta wing and canard configuration. As with many modern fighters, its maneuverability is drawn upon the airplane’s inherent aerodynamic instability and triple-redundant, fly-by-wire.
After evaluation of proposals, it was decided to go forward with JAS proposal. On 30 June 1982, a fixed-price proposal was signed between the FMV and IG JAS for 5 prototypes and 30 JAS-39A aircraft. Following month, name Gripen was selected for the aircraft. Ericsson was tasked with developing multi-mode radar, while FFV developed navigation and attack systems. Mock-up of the final design was.
First (serial production) Saab 39E Gripen, Serialed 6002 aircraft displayed a new three-tone gray splinter camouflage. a splinter camouflage pattern was also used by the Swedish JAS 39 predecessor: the Saab 37 Viggen. Saab JAS 39 Gripen. Gripen E. Serial: 39-6002. Version M 1: 8. In Swedish AF markings but rumoured to join FMV evaluation program.
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It is now entering pilot production and the U.S. military is in the system integration and technical evaluation stage for the new systems and test support equipment. By 2025 the JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets will see integration of new types of air-to-air short and medium-range guided missiles. Their ground forces support capabilities by engaging.
The 211th combat air division participated in this exercise with a pair of JAS 39 Gripen aircraft in the context of cross-border training. On the Wednesday, Gripen aircraft started out from Kallax with the goal of landing at Hosio road base. According to the deputy chief of division, the flight posed no problems, but the approach needed much concentration due to overcast weather with low.