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The Saab JAS 39 Gripen-THE SEXIEST ONE


The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a Light Single-Engine Multirole Fighter Aircraft 

In 1979, the Swedish government began development studies for an aircraft capable of fighter, attack and reconnaissance missions to replace the Saab 35 Draken and 37 Viggen. A new design from Saab was selected and developed as the JAS 39, first flying in 1988. Following two crashes during flight development and subsequent alterations to the aircraft's flight control software, the Gripen entered service with the Swedish Air Force in 1997. Upgraded variants, featuring more advanced avionics and adaptations for longer mission times, began entering service in 2003.


Role
Fighter, Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft
National origin
Sweden
Manufacturer
Saab Group
Design group
Industrigruppen JAS, FMV
First flight
9 December 1988
Introduction
1 November 1997
Status
In service
Primary users
Swedish Air Force
South African Air Force
Czech Air Force
Hungarian Air Force
Produced
1987–present
Number built
Approx. 247
Program cost
US$ 13.54 billion (2006)
Unit cost
US$ 30–60 million for JAS 39C

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