Saab JAS.39C Gripen

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2 Sqn, SAAF

Specifications

General

Type: Multirole Fighter
Crew: 1
First flight: 9 December 1988
Introduction: 1 November 1997
Number built: 17 JAS-39Cs

Powerplant

1 × Volvo Aero RM12 afterburning turbofan
Dry thrust: 54 kN each
Thrust with afterburner: 80.5 kN each

Dimensions/Masses

Length: 14.01 m | Wingspan: 8.4 m | Height: 4.5 m
Wing area: 30.0 m²
Empty weight: 6800 kg | Max takeoff weight: 14000 kg

Performances

Maximum speed: Mach 2 (2204 km/h)
Combat radius: 800 km | Ferry range: 3200 km with drop tanks
Service ceiling: 15240 m

Armament

Inside: 1 × 27 mm Mauser BK-27 Revolver gun (120 rounds)
Outside: 3600 kg load on 6 hardpoints and 2 wingtip missile rails