Whatever your past the future is Gripen - Saab

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the future is gripen National defence is largely dependent on control of air space. Incorporating the latest technology, Gripen is designed to meet both existing and future challenges to that authority. Meeting stringent requirements in terms of flight safety, availability, agility, training and life cycle cost, Gripen represents the ultimate in operational efficiency. In short, Gripen is a supportable front line fighter capable of fulfilling a range of roles, either alone or as part of a wider defence network. State-of-the-art technology, modern materials, integrated computer systems and advanced aerodynamics have produced a high performance fighter with a low life cycle cost. Always at the forefront of innovation, the advances which we are committed to sharing with our partners and customers ensure the long-term future and sustainability of Gripen. Cost-effective, reliable, versatile and with a significant built-in growth potential, Gripenis both fully NATO and globally interoperable. The aircraft is currently in service with and alongside NATO member forces. 204 aircraft are on order for Sweden, including 28 fully combat-capable two-seater fighters. Gripen has also established itself as an export success. 14 Gripens have been delivered to the Czech Republic enabling fulfilment of its commitment to NATO to police its own sovereign airspace. Another NATO member, Hungary, has also taken delivery of 14 Gripens. South Africa has contracted 26 Gripen fighters (17 single-seater and 9 two-seater variants) to replace its existing front-line fighters. Deliveries will commence in 2008. Early in 2008 the Thai Air Force signed a contract for purchasing six Gripen fighters as part of an integrated air defence system solution. Gripen will remain the backbone of the Swedish, Czech, Hungarian, South African and Thai Air Forces for up to the next thirty years. gripen was the first of the new generation multi-role fighters to enter operational service and has to date accumulated over 100,000 flight hours The UK Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) is also operating Gripen as its advanced fast jet platform for test pilots from around the world. Saab qualifies as a world leader in the supply of weapon systems. By virtue of our heritage and experience, we can provide the latest defence systems customized to your requirements, regardless of mission area, climate, or theatre of operation. 2
the future is gripen facts, format and functionality Designed to ensure outstanding combat agility, gripen features a delta-canard confi guration with relaxed aerodynamic stability. the delta wing and canards, along with the digital fly-By-Wire flight Control system, give the fi ghter an optimum combination of manoeuvrability, acceleration, top speed and short-fi eld performance. the resulting handling qualities give gripen the following distinct operational capabilities: netcentric fighter – A truly network-Centric new generation multi-role fi ghter with the world’s most highly developed secure and multi-frequency data link, providing total situation awareness for the pilot in all roles. superior sensor fusion – A fully integrated avionic mission system operating on fi ve 1553B digital data bus highways. this provides total sensor fusion resulting in enhanced combat capability guaranteeing precision delivery of smart weapons. smart digital cockpit – An advanced fully digital cockpit layout with three large colour, Multi-functional Displays (MfD) and hands-On-throttle-And-stick (hOtAs) provide the pilot with a superior combat advantage. Don’t need, don’t show. see first - Kill first – A combination of low radar, ir and visual signatures, along with the long range ps05 multimode radar and sensor fusion, including world leading new generation weapon integration, ensure a high kill ratio in long range engagements. outstanding agility – the world’s most agile fi ghter for close combat. A combination of advanced aerodynamic layout utilizing a combined close-coupled canard – delta confi guration and a triplex, digital fly-By-Wire flight Control system (fCs) leads to a winning dog-fi ght capability. High operational tempo – gripen’s high operational availability, rapid turnaround and minimal support requirements lead to sustained high sortie rates giving Commanders the ability to meet the most demanding operations with minimum resources. affordability – gripen achieves the lowest operating cost of any fi ghter currently in operational service. this is accomplished by combining advanced system design, high technology, modern components and the highly reliable Volvo rM12 engine. future development – gripen is built to be adaptable to changing threats and operational requirements that a modern air force faces. gripen has signifi cant growth available and many features are implemented in software. this means that modifi cations are much easier to design and implement. in most cases costly hardware changes can be avoided. 3
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