Saab JAS 39 Gripen
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a multirole fighter built by Saab in Sweden. It first flew in 1988 and entered service in 1996. A small, affordable fighter that a small ground crew can refuel and rearm on a public road.
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- Top speed2,460 km/h (1,529 mph)
- Range3,200 km (1,988 miles)
- First flight1988
- Wingspan8.4 m (28 ft)
Saab JAS 39 Gripen specs
| Top speed | 2,460 km/h (1,529 mph) · Mach 2.32 |
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| Range | 3,200 km (1,988 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
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| Length | 14.1 m (46 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 8.4 m (28 ft) |
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| Height | 4.5 m (15 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 14 t (30,864 lb) |
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| Empty weight | 6.8 t (14,991 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 1 × afterburning turbofan |
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| First flight | 1988 |
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| Entered service | 1996 |
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| Built by | Saab (Sweden) |
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Saab JAS 39 Gripen facts
- Designed to fly from ordinary roads and be rearmed and refuelled by a small crew in about 10 minutes.
- JAS stands for Jakt, Attack, Spaning: fighter, attack and reconnaissance.
Quick quiz
When did the Saab JAS 39 Gripen first fly?
In 1988.
Who built the Saab JAS 39 Gripen?
Saab, in Sweden.
How fast can the Saab JAS 39 Gripen fly?
Its top speed is 2,460 km/h (1,529 mph) · Mach 2.32.
How far can the Saab JAS 39 Gripen fly?
About 3,200 km (1,988 miles).
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