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Saab JAS 39 Gripen Family

The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a Swedish single-engine military-aircraft family created to combine several operational roles in a compact national design. The original A/B aircraft evolved into the C/D generation with broader international compatibility, while the substantially updated E/F branch introduced a new airframe and systems architecture. Gripen production and development involve both Swedish and Brazilian industry.

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Aliases
JAS 39GripenGripen AGripen BGripen CGripen DGripen EGripen F
Family Name
Saab JAS 39 Gripen
Full Name
Saab JAS 39 Gripen Family
Roles
military
Status
active
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a Swedish single-engine military-aircraft family created to combine several operational roles in a compact national design. The original A/B aircraft evolved into the C/D generation with broader international compatibility, while the substantially updated E/F branch introduced a new airframe and systems architecture. Gripen production and development involve both Swedish and Brazilian industry.
First Flight Year
1,988
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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 13:45:46 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 13:45:46 UTC
Saab JAS 39 Gripen Family - AeroVia