JAS 39 Gripen C/D
Type: Multirole Fighter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Sweden
Manufacturer: Saab AB / GKN Defence
Overview
Swedish multi-role fighter providing South African Air Force with modern capability. 26 aircraft with modernization packages ongoing through 2026.
Technical Specifications
| Crew | 1 (C) / 2 (D) |
|---|---|
| Type | 4th Generation Light Multirole Fighter |
| Radar | Ericsson PS-05/A pulse-Doppler (mechanically scanned) |
| Engine | 1x Volvo RM12 (80.5 kN AB) — GE F404 derivative |
| Length | 14.1 m |
| Armament | 1x 27mm Mauser BK-27; 6 hardpoints; Meteor, AMRAAM, IRIS-T, KEPD 350 |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m |
| Max Speed | Mach 2.0 (2,120 km/h) |
| Combat Radius | 800 km |
| Service Ceiling | 15,240 m |
Operators
- Brazil
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- South Africa
- Sweden
- Thailand
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