The Gripen is a multirole fighter aircraft, intended as a light-weight and agile aerial platform with advanced, highly adaptable avionics. It has canard control surfaces that contribute a positive …

Summary and Key Points: In an era dominated by fifth-generation aircraft like the F-35 and China’s and Russia’s advanced fighters, the Saab JAS 39 Gripen remains relevant and vital. …

Dec 26, 2024 · The JAS 39 Gripen has earned a reputation as a very versatile and cost-effective multi-role fighter, mainly when catering to the needs of smaller air forces that operate on tight …

Apr 3, 2025 · After nearly two years of speculations and unconfirmed reports, Colombia has finally selected Sweden’s Saab JAS39 Gripen as its newest fighter aircraft.

Gripen E-series is a true swing-role fighter with outstanding capabilities. The fighter is developed to counter and defeat the most advanced threats in a modern battlespace and to continuously …

Oct 21, 2024 · The Gripen C is powered by a single Volvo RM12 turbofan engine, an engine that Saab proudly boasts has been "Supporting Gripen for more than 300,000 flight hours."

Aug 22, 2020 · With respect to lethality, the Gripen was the first fighter in the world to carry the deadly Meteor air-to-air missile, a beyond visual range (BVR) weapon that can track and kill...

Mar 27, 2025 · For years, the JAS 39 Gripen has been sold as the smart alternative – a lightweight, affordable fighter that delivers modern capabilities without the cost and complexity …

Apr 1, 2025 · The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is Sweden’s front-ling multi-role fighter — but it is also much more than that; it is a reflection of the threat on Sweden’s doorstep: the Soviet Union …

Jan 26, 2024 · The JAS 39 Gripen is a highly capable and cost-effective fighter aircraft, with over 300 units produced and operated by multiple countries. The latest model, Gripen E/F, is …