Saab Saab-39 - JAS 39 Gripen
Multi-Role Combat Aircraft
The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a single-engine single- or two-seat multi-role combat jet aircraft produced by the Swedish manufacturer Saab AB.
JAS 39A and JAS 39C are single-seater, JAS 39B and JAS 39D are two-seat versions. JAS 39A and JAS 39C are operated by the Swedish Air Force only. JAS 39B and JAS 39D are NATO-standard-compatible and in service with the Czech Air Force, Hungarian Air Force, South African Air Force, Swedish Air Force and the Royal Thai Air Force.
Crew | 1 (2) |
Propulsion | 1 Turbofan Engine | |
Engine Model | Volvo Flygmotor RM12 | |
Engine Power dry/with Afterburner | 53,8 / 80,5 kN | 12100 / 18100 lbf |
Speed | 2130 km/h | 1150 kts 1323 mph |
Mmo (max. Mach) | Mach 2.0 | |
Service Ceiling | 19.812 m | 65.000 ft |
Range | 1.600 km | 864 NM 994 mi. |
Empty Weight | 6.620 kg | 14.595 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 12.500 kg | 27.558 lbs |
Wing Span | 8,40 m | 27 ft 7 in |
Wing Area | 25,5 m² | 274 ft² |
Length | 14,10 (14,80) m | 46 ft 3 in (48 ft 7 in) |
Height | 4,50 m | 14 ft 9 in |
First Flight | 09.12.1988 | |
Production Status | in production |
ICAO Code | SB39 | |
Data for (Version) | Saab JAS 39A (JAS 39B) Gripen | |
Variants | JAS 39A, JAS 39B, JAS 39C, JAS 39D |
[Photo-ID: 2749] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
Saab JAS39 Czech Air Force | |
NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] |
[Photo-ID: 6446] © Karsten Palt 2013-02-09 | |
Saab JAS39A Gripen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 39178 c/n: 39178 | |
Royal Thai Air Force Museum [Bangkok] |
[Photo-ID: 2798] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
Saab JAS39C Czech Air Force Reg.: 9237 c/n: 39-237 | |
NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] |
[Photo-ID: 2799] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
Saab JAS39C Czech Air Force Reg.: 9237 c/n: 39-237 | |
NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] |
[Photo-ID: 3316] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-18 | |
Saab JAS39C Czech Air Force Reg.: 9240 c/n: 39-240 | |
Luchtmachtdagen 2010 [Gilze-Rijen (EHGR)] |
[Photo-ID: 2800] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
Saab JAS39C Gripen Hungarian Air Force Reg.: 33 c/n: 39-3304 | |
NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] |
[Photo-ID: 2801] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
Saab JAS39C Gripen Hungarian Air Force Reg.: 37 c/n: 39-3308 | |
NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] |
[Photo-ID: 2802] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
Saab JAS39C Gripen Hungarian Air Force Reg.: 37 c/n: 39-3308 | |
NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] |
[Photo-ID: 3317] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-18 | |
Saab JAS39C Gripen Hungarian Air Force Reg.: 40 c/n: 39-3311 | |
Luchtmachtdagen 2010 [Gilze-Rijen (EHGR)] |
[Photo-ID: 3419] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-11 | |
Saab JAS39C Gripen Hungarian Air Force Reg.: 41 c/n: 39-3312 | |
ILA Berlin 2010 [Berlin - Schönefeld (EDDB / SXF)] |
[Photo-ID: 3420] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-11 | |
Saab JAS39C Gripen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 39229 c/n: 39-229 | |
ILA Berlin 2010 [Berlin - Schönefeld (EDDB / SXF)] |
[Photo-ID: 12917] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09 | |
Saab JAS39C Gripen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 39277 c/n: 39-277 | |
Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)] |
[Photo-ID: 12918] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09 | |
Saab JAS39C Gripen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 39277 c/n: 39-277 | |
Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)] |
[Photo-ID: 3421] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-11 | |
Saab JAS39C Gripen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 39278 c/n: 39-278 | |
ILA Berlin 2010 [Berlin - Schönefeld (EDDB / SXF)] |
[Photo-ID: 2803] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
Saab JAS39D Czech Air Force Reg.: 9820 c/n: 39-820 | |
NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] |
[Photo-ID: 3318] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-18 | |
Saab JAS39D Czech Air Force Reg.: 9820 c/n: 39-820 | |
Luchtmachtdagen 2010 [Gilze-Rijen (EHGR)] |
[Photo-ID: 2284] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-05 | |
Saab JAS39D Gripen Czech Air Force Reg.: 9819 c/n: 39-819 | |
Spotterday JG 71 R 2009 [Wittmund-Wittmundhafen (ETNT)] |
[Photo-ID: 2285] © Karsten Palt 2009-06-05 | |
Saab JAS39D Gripen Czech Air Force Reg.: 9819 c/n: 39-819 | |
Spotterday JG 71 R 2009 [Wittmund-Wittmundhafen (ETNT)] |
[Photo-ID: 3422] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-11 | |
Saab JAS39D Gripen Hungarian Air Force Reg.: 42 c/n: 39-3851 | |
ILA Berlin 2010 [Berlin - Schönefeld (EDDB / SXF)] |
[Photo-ID: 285] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-15 | |
Saab JAS39D Gripen Hungarian Air Force Reg.: 43 c/n: 39.3852 | |
Open Dagen Koninklijke Luchtmacht 2007 [Volkel (EHVK / UDE)] |
[Photo-ID: 2804] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
Saab JAS39D Gripen Hungarian Air Force Reg.: 43 c/n: 39-3852 | |
NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] |
[Photo-ID: 12919] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09 | |
Saab JAS39D Gripen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 39821 c/n: 39-821 | |
Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)] |
[Photo-ID: 3423] © Karsten Palt 2010-06-11 | |
Saab JAS39D Gripen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 39823 c/n: 39-823 | |
ILA Berlin 2010 [Berlin - Schönefeld (EDDB / SXF)] |