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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Saab plots bright future for Gripen programme

Gripen NGA lot has happened since Saab rolled out its Gripen NG demonstrator in April 2008. Although the Swedish manufacturer has not secured a new order for its fighter product since this time, flight-testing is proceeding well, and it has also added another member to the family in the Sea Gripen concept.

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The first phase of Gripen NG flight-testing started in May 2008 and totalled 79 sorties. A maximum speed of over Mach 1.6 was demonstrated, along with "supercruise" capability at more than M1.2, says Hans Rosén, head of Gripen marketing and campaigns.

An altitude of 36,000ft (11,000m) was also demonstrated, along with a +9/-3g load factor and maximum angle of attack, while some medium and heavy external stores were also carried.

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