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JAS 39F Technical Data

(2022)
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© Saab Gripen
Gripen F crew: 2.

Equipped with a General Electric F414-GE-39E engine.

Maximum speed at high altitude: over Mach 2 (1,333 knots, 2,470 km/h, 1,535 mph).
The JAS 39F is capable of super cruise (over Mach 1 (1,235 km/h, 767 mph, 667 knots) without afterburner).

In December 2022 the first Gripen E was stated operational in Brazil Air Force according to Saab info.

Brazil has ordered 8 Gripen F.

The software can quickly be adapted to improve survivability in a conflict area.
The two-seater can use the backseat as an airborne flight control aircraft.
The information it gets can be transmitted to the other fighters in the group. The fighters can with this information approach and engage targets without using their own radar.

Saab JAS 39F Gripen General Information

Manufacturer: Saab Gripen
Model: JAS 39F
Main Category: Military
Category: Two seat trainer with full multi-role capability
Country: Sweden
ICAO Code: SB39
Production start: 2022
Production end: ongoing
Status: In service
Price (new): USD 80 million

Saab JAS 39F Gripen Flight and Avionics

Avionics: Selex ES-05 Raven AESA radar, Skyward-G IRST, advanced EW-suite, helmet mounted display (HMD)

Saab JAS 39F Gripen Power Plant

Number of engines: 1
Engine details: Volvo Aero RM16 turbofan
Thrust: 13900 lbf (pound-force) / 62 kN (kilo Newton) / 6305 kgf (kilopond)
Total Power with Afterburner: 22031 lbf (pound-force) / 98 kN (kilo Newton) / 9993 kgf (kilopond)

Saab JAS 39F Gripen Performance

Top Speed: 1100 knots / 1266 mph / 2037 km/h
Cruise speed: 480 knots / 552 mph / 889 km/h
Approach Speed: 250 knots / 288 mph / 463 km/h
Landing Speed: 120 knots / 138 mph / 222 km/h

Saab JAS 39F Gripen Range and Fuel Consumption

Ferry Range: 2200 nautical miles / 2532 miles / 4074 kilometers
Combat Radius: 800 miles / 1287 kilometers
Ceiling: 52000 feet / 15849.6 meters

Saab JAS 39F Gripen Exterior Dimensions

Exterior length: 15.90 meters / 52 feet 1.98 inches
Tail height: 4.50 meters / 14 feet 9.17 inches
Wing span: 8.60 meters / 28 feet 2.58 inches

Saab JAS 39F Gripen Interior Dimensions

Total number of seats: 1

Saab JAS 39F Gripen Weights and Distances

Takeoff distance: 1640.42 feet / 500 meters
Landing distance: 1968.5 feet / 600 meters
Maximum takeoff weight: 36376 lbs / 16500 kg
Maximum payload: 11464 lbs / 5200 kg
Fuel capacity: 1150 gallons / 957.58 gallons imperial / 4353.22 liters