Born in the latter part of the 1970s, the JAS.39 'Gripen' ('Griffin') was drawn up as a modern, capable successor to an aging stable of Saab 35 'Draken' and Saab 37 'Viggen; jet-powered fighters. With a first-flight on December 9th, 1988, the Gripen quickly became the spearhead of the Swedish Air Force and one of the more impressive modern offerings as multirole combat warplanes go. With production reaching 300 units and over two decades of excellent service behind it, there is growing interest in the impressive single-engined, delta-winged fighter from Scandinavia.
1(+1) CREW
Speed
1,529 MPH
Ceiling
50,000 FEET
Range
497 MILES
Mission Roles
AIR-TO-AIR
INTERCEPTION
GROUND ATTACK
STRIKE
ANTI-SHIP
ANTI-RADAR
RECON
TRAINING
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Brazil (ordered); Czech Republic (leased); Hungary; South Africa; Sweden; Thailand; United Kingdom (training)
(List includes former, current, and potential operating nations)
JAS.39C: 1 x Volvo RM.12 afterburning turbofan engine (derived from the General Electric F404 series) developing 12,000lb of thrust dry and 18,100lb thrust with reheat.
(Showcased performance statistics pertain to the JAS.39C production model)
Length 46.26 feet (14.10 meters)
Width 27.56 feet (8.40 meters)
Height 14.76 feet (4.50 meters)
(Showcased measurements pertain to the JAS.39C production model)
Empty 14,991 lb (6,800 kg)
M.T.O.W. 30,865 lb (14,000 kg)
(Showcased weights pertain to the JAS.39C production model)
1 x 27mm Mauser BK-27 revolver internal automatic cannon; 120 x 27mm projectiles typically afforded.
Ordnance and special-mission equipment mounted at 2 x Fuselage hardpoints (single point dedicated for the fitting of a FLIR or similar mission pod), 4 x Underwing hardpoints (2 per wing), and 2 x Wingtip hardpoints (1 per wing). Supported Types:
Close-in Gun(s)
Air-to-Air Missiles
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Precision-Guided Bombs
Conventional Drop Bombs
Rockets / Rocket Pods
Additional Fuel
JAS.39 'Gripen' - Base Series Designation.
JAS.39-1 - First prototype used in development.
JAS-39-2 - Second prototype used in development.
JAS.39A - Initial production variant; model of 1996; single-seat configuration.
JAS.39B - Twin-seat variant of the JAS.39A; lengthened airframe (by 2.1 feet) for second cockpit; sans internal gun as well as one internal fuel store.
JAS.39C - NATO-centric variant; revised interoperability through broader weapons and systems support; in-flight refueling capable.
JAS.39D - Twin-seat variant of C-models; incorporating qualities of the previous B-models.
Gripen NG - Improved 'Next Generation' demonstrator model; Raven ES-05 AESA radar unit; powered by F414G turbofan engine; increased carry performance; two additional hardpoints.
JAS.39E - Single-seat production form of the Gripen NG.
JAS.39F - Twin-seat variant of E-model form; retaining combat capability; improved survivability and data-linking; Battle Management System (BMS).
F-39E - Brazilian Air Force designation of JAS.39E single-seat model.
F-39F - Brazilian Air Force designation of JAS.39F twin-seat model.
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Close-in Gun(s)
Air-to-Air Missiles
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Precision-Guided Bombs
Conventional Drop Bombs
Rockets / Rocket Pods
Additional Fuel
