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Gripen responds to Bulgarian fighter requirements

During a presentation at the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense Gripen International has submitted a comprehensive answer to a formal Request for Information regarding the new generation Gripen multi-role fighter.The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense has been presented a complete and extensive package including 16 new generation Gripen C/D aircraft (12 single and 4 two-seater) with full support and training provided in cooperation with the Swedish Armed Forces. The flexible package outlines several options regarding financial solutions. The first aircraft could be delivered already two years after a

Hungarian Gripens have arrived

Today the first five Hungarian Air Force Gripen aircraft arrived in HungaryThe five (5) Gripen multi-role fighters, the latest C and D versions of the aircraft, are the first of fourteen (14) ordered by Hungary. The aircraft were flown by four pilots from the Hungarian Air Force and three from the Swedish Air Force. The flight, which departed from FMV´s facility outside Linköping, lasted for about two hours. - “The flight went very well. The Gripen aircraft was easy to handle and everything functioned perfectly”, - said Hungarian Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Gabor Toth after landing at the

Gripen for Denmark – The Future has Arrived!

Gripen for Denmark, “Gripen DK”, is the successful fighter aircraft Gripen, adapted to fully meet specific Danish requirements. Gripen DK is the response to a Request for Information, RFI, for a replacement of the current fleet of F-16 fighters, issued by the Royal Danish Air Force Air Materiel Command (“Flyvematerielkommandoen”). The Gripen DK is based on the proven C- and D-versions of the Gripen fighter, already in NATO-use, but further enhanced and tailored specifically to suit the needs of the Royal Danish Air Force (“Flyvevåbnet”), thus providing the ideal solution for a F-16

South African Gripen makes its maiden flight

The first South African dual seat Gripen took to the skies on its maiden flight in Sweden on Friday 11 November 2005. Painted in South African Air Force grey livery, the aircraft took off at 13.40 from Saab’s Flight Test Centre in Linköping, Sweden. The flight lasted 1 hr 10 min. South African test pilot Charl Coetzee and Saab test pilot Magnus Olsson were at the controls for the first flight of South Africa’s future multi-/swing-role fighter. During the flight, the test team were able to validate the basic flight control systems, engine, hydraulics and electrics. “The flight went better

South African Gripen MAKES ITS DEBUT

Linköping, Sweden: South Africa’s first completed Gripen fighter was unveiled today in a roll-out ceremony as it left the production line. The aircraft, which will be the first of 28 Gripens delivered into South African Air Force service from 2008, will now be prepared for a rigorous and thorough flight test programme to integrate South Africa’s customized avionics and mission systems. Speaking, on behalf of the South African Government, at the roll-out ceremony in Linkoping, Sweden, South Africa’s Minister for Public Enterprises, Alec Erwin, highlighted the strategic significance of South

CZECH GRIPEN DELIVERED

Today the final deliveries of the Czech Air Force Gripen aircraft were completedToday two (2) dual seat (39 D) Gripen multi-role fighters arrived at the Cáslav Air Base in the Czech Republic. These aircraft, the latest variant of the Gripen, were flown by pilots from the FMV, Swedish Defense Material Administration. The flight, which departed from FMV´s facility outside Linköping, lasted for about one hour. On 18 April 2005, the first six (6) Gripen aircraft were delivered followed by a further six (6) aircraft on the 17 and 18 August. Today’s delivery makes up the full quantity of Gripen –

Formula one on the ground and formula one in the air

On the 5th August, at one of Eastern Europe’s biggest air shows in Kesckemét, Hungary, the Red Bull F1 race team and the Swedish Air Force Gripen fighter aircraft joined forces to show the more than 100 000 spectators what speed and agility really is. The Swedish Gripen was asked to participate by the Hungarian Air Force as part of the air display at the show. Gripen has been selected to be the future fighter aircraft for the Hungarian Air Force. The Hungarians will see the delivery of its own Gripens early next year. Hungarian pilots have already begun their conversion training from their

Czech government confirms Gripen selection

Czech government confirms Gripen selection The government of the Czech Republic at a cabinet meeting today has confirmed the recommendation of its evaluation committee to select Gripen as the interim air defence solution to meet the Czech Republic's national and NATO needs. Gripen will replace the Russian MIG 21 aircraft currently operated by the Czech Air Force. FMV (Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) will now, on behalf of the Swedish government, embark on a period of negotiation with our Czech partners in order to achieve successful implementation of this important contract. Sweden

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