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SAAB ANNUAL REPORT 2011 13
GRIPEN – today and in the future
Gripen is the world’s first new generation multi-
role fighter that can perform a complete range
of different roles. It is suitable for reconnais-
sance and monitoring (air policing) missions as
well as air-to-air and air-to-ground operations.
Gripen was designed with ease of handling in
mind – both for the pilot and ground crew.
The Gripen system
The Gripen system was designed for continu-
ous development. New sensors and weapons
are easy to integrate, thus making Gripen
flexible and cost-effective to develop further as
new technologies become available.
Cost-effective system
Gripen is designed for minimal cost in terms of
procurement, logistics support and mainte-
nance. The cost of ownership was catered for
in the aircraft design from the very beginning,
since this was one of the driving requirements
set by the Swedish customer.
Operating costs are low due to:
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nance and fuel usage thanks to the efficient
single engine.
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average time to repair is short.
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based – so they do not require as many
expensive hardware modifications.
Air combat
Gripen is one of the most agile fighters around.
Its highly developed aerodynamic construction
and triplex digital flight control system, com-
bined with its world-beating new-generation
weapons system, gives it enormous advan-
tages in air combat.
Digital cockpit
Gripen has a state-of-the-art, fully integrated
digital cockpit with clear, manageable displays
and Hands-On-Throttle and Stick (HOTAS)
controls. This, along with the on-board inte-
grated data link capability, gives the Gripen
pilot total Situational Awareness and, with its
advanced weaponry, the pilot has a decisive
edge in combat situations.
Gripen Next Generation
Gripen NG is the next generation of Gripen, an
enhanced version of the well-established multi-
role fighter. It is the next and natural step in the
successful development of Gripen, which will
secure the system’s life span and competitive-
ness beyond 2040. Gripen NG is equipped
with a more powerful engine, increased range,
new AESA (Active Electronically Scanned
Array) radar and a new avionic system, giving
the user new and improved capabilities in the
battle arena.
Gripen C/D Facts:
Length: 14,1 meters
Wingspan: 8,4 meters
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Thrust: >18,000 lbs
Weapons Stations: 8
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Turnaround-time, i.e. the time it takes for
an aircraft to land, fill up fuel, change cargo and
take off again:
Less than 10 minutes with weapons for
Air-To-Air Combat, less than 20 minutes with
weapons for Air-To-Ground combat.
Gripen E/F Facts:
Length: 14,9 meters
Wingspan: 8,6 meters
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Thrust: >22,000 lbs
Weapons Stations: 10
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Turnaround-time: Less than 10 minutes with
weapons for Air-To-Air Combat, less than
20 minutes with weapons for Air-To-Ground
combat.