Overview
Sweden's Gripen was designed to operate from short stretches of public road with minimal ground crew, so the air force could disperse in wartime. It is relatively cheap to operate; specifications shown are for the Gripen C/D.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 14.10 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.40 m |
| Height | 4.50 m |
| Wing area | 30.0 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 6,800 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 14,000 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 2,460 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 2.00 |
| Ferry range | 3,200 km |
| Combat radius | 800 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1–2 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 8 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Volvo RM12 (Gripen C/D) |
| Thrust (each) | 54.0 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 80.5 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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