The Saab JAS 39 Gripen (IPA: [ˈɡrǐːpɛn] pronunciation ⓘ; English: Griffin) [Nb 1][3] is a light single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft manufactured by the Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab AB. The Gripen has a delta wing and canard configuration with relaxed stability design and fly-by-wire flight controls.

Gripen E has the powerful GE F414G engine, great range and the ability to carry an impressive payload with its ten hard-points. It also has a new AESA-radar, InfraRed Search and Track System (IRST), highly advanced electronic warfare and communication systems.

Jan 23, 2025 · JAS 39 Gripen Fighter from Sweden. Key Points and Summary: Sweden’s JAS 39 Gripen fighter is a remarkably cost-effective and versatile combat aircraft, boasting low operating costs, adaptability to various weapon systems, and unique capabilities like operating from highway airstrips.

Mar 14, 2025 · Unlikely as it is, the main competitor of the F-35 is the Saab Gripen-E. These two fighter types, are as different as they could get, one akin to a bulky people carrier, the other a stripped-down scrambler. The unlikely arch-rivals faced off in pitches for the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the Nordic countries, were proposed to Canada, and ...

Dec 26, 2024 · The E/F Gripen integrates a revamped, more powerful jet engine from General Electric, a boon to range and payload capacity. In addition, the newest jet also sports upgraded electronic warfare (EW) systems and improved integration with various sensors.

Oct 24, 2023 · Saab’s Gripen E multirole fighter has been chalking up some milestones of late, including the delivery of a first series-produced aircraft to the Swedish government, for pre-service tests.

Dec 1, 2024 · Saab says, " The Gripen E-series features a new and more powerful engine, F414-GE-39E turbofan, also developed by General Electric." Around two-thirds of the components and systems found on the Gripen are from Swedish or other European suppliers. The remaining third is from US-based suppliers.

Oct 21, 2024 · Saab manufactures the Gripen C and Gripen E series of jets, each using a different engine. The Gripen C is powered by a single Volvo RM12 turbofan engine, an engine that Saab proudly boasts...

Mar 18, 2025 · Saab's Gripen E fighter jet is an alternative being considered to the American-made F-35. ... As Canada looks to potentially find another fighter jet to replace the American F-35, it could run ...

SAAB Gripen E Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price – SAAB Gripen E is an advanced version of the Gripen C/ D single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft developed by SAAB together with the Swiss government. This new fighter will replace the Swiss Air Force fleet from Northrop F …