The Parliament of Switzerland has approved the purchase of JAS Gripen E / NG fighter aircraft From Sweden by a majority decision. The lower house had previously given its approval and Swiss pilots are taking part in test flights of the Gripen NG.
While the decision is good news for the Gripen program, the purchase may need to be submitted to a popular vote by the public. There are some signs that a significant proportion of the Swiss public does not approve of the acquisition.
The plan is to buy 22 new Gripen E aircraft from SAAB, the latest version of the Gripen and also known as the Gripen NG, with a budget of 3.13 billion Swiss francs or about $3.4 billion.
SAAB has already begun work on 60 Gripen
E/F fighter aircraft for the Swedish Air Force. The first fighter
aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2018 and are to be completed
by 2026.
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Saturday, September 21, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Saab to Start Work on 60 JAS 39 Gripen E / NG aircraft for Sweden
The Saab Group has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for development and modification of JAS 39 Gripen E aircraft between 2013 and 2026 for Sweden.
The agreement follows an earlier decision by the Swedish Parliament to acquire the Gripen E and will lead to the start of initial deliveries of the aircraft to Sweden in 2018.
The FMV has placed an initial order of 2.5 billion Swedish Krona or about $396 million for development work in 2013 and 2014 with further orders expected. The total value may amount to 47.2 billion Swedish Krona or about $7475 million.
The initial order is just the first part of the agreement with FMV. Other parts include:
As reported earlier, the FMV reserves the right to make cancellations if it decides to do so. In this instance, Saab has the right to be compensated.
The single-seat Gripen E and two-seat Gripen F are also known as the Gripen NG and feature the following improvements over the previous Gripen C/D:
The development of the Gripen E/F is conducted in collaboration with Switzerland, who is also partially paying for its costs. Swiss pilots have test flown a Gripen F demonstrator, but a decision on the acquisition of 22 new Gripen E/F for 3.12 billion Swiss Franc or $3.39 billion has yet to be decided on.
http://www.saabgroup.com/en/About-Saab/Newsroom/Press-releases--News/2013---2/Saab-signs-agreement-for-the-next-generation-fighter-aircraft-Gripen-E-and-receives-development-order/
The agreement follows an earlier decision by the Swedish Parliament to acquire the Gripen E and will lead to the start of initial deliveries of the aircraft to Sweden in 2018.
The FMV has placed an initial order of 2.5 billion Swedish Krona or about $396 million for development work in 2013 and 2014 with further orders expected. The total value may amount to 47.2 billion Swedish Krona or about $7475 million.
The initial order is just the first part of the agreement with FMV. Other parts include:
- Another 10.6 billion Swedish Krona or $1678 million order for development work on Swedish Gripen E aircraft in the first quarter of 2013
- Start modifying 60 Gripen C to the E standard no later than the fourth quarter of 2013 for delivery starting in 2018
- Mission specific equipment, support and maintenance for Gripen E aircraft no later than the fourth quarter of 2014
- Provisions for the possible acquisition of 22 new-build Gripen E by Switzerland and in the event Switzerland does not acquire the Gripen E
As reported earlier, the FMV reserves the right to make cancellations if it decides to do so. In this instance, Saab has the right to be compensated.
The single-seat Gripen E and two-seat Gripen F are also known as the Gripen NG and feature the following improvements over the previous Gripen C/D:
- Installation of the more powerful GE F414G engine
- Increased payload and internal fuel capacity
- Two extra under-fuselage hard-points
- New landing gear
- New AESA radar from Selex Galileo
- Passive infrared search and tracking sensor
- New cockpit and avionics
- New electronic warfare (EW) suite
The development of the Gripen E/F is conducted in collaboration with Switzerland, who is also partially paying for its costs. Swiss pilots have test flown a Gripen F demonstrator, but a decision on the acquisition of 22 new Gripen E/F for 3.12 billion Swiss Franc or $3.39 billion has yet to be decided on.
http://www.saabgroup.com/en/About-Saab/Newsroom/Press-releases--News/2013---2/Saab-signs-agreement-for-the-next-generation-fighter-aircraft-Gripen-E-and-receives-development-order/
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Botswana receives 5 Pilatus PC-7 MkII trainer aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft from Switzerland has delivered 5 PC-7 MkII turboprop basic trainer aircraft to Botswana. Botswana has in the past ordered 7 previous generation Pilatus PC-7 aircraft in 1989, which entered service the following year.
The conventionally designed PC-7 MkII aircraft features:
Over 500 PC-7 and PC-7 MkII training aircraft have served in the air forces of 21 countries. The latest is India, which signed a $525 million contract for 75 PC-7 MkII aircraft in 2012 with an option for another 37 aircraft.
Deliveries of the first aircraft have already begun and is expected to be completed by 2015. They will replace the HPT-32 Deepak, which have all been grounded since 2009.
Specifications (aerobatic configuration)
Crew: 2
Length: 10.18 m
Wingpan: 10.19 m
Max takeoff weight: 2850 kg
Max range: 1500 km
Takeoff distance: 415 m
Landing distance: 665 m
Max speed: 556 km/hr
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25C turboprop engine, 700 shp, with Hartzell 4-bladed aluminium propeller
http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/
The conventionally designed PC-7 MkII aircraft features:
- lowest direct operating cost off all turboprop trainer aircraft
- On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)
- comprehensive safety and training features
- easy to operate and maintain
- modern glass cockpit and avionics
- exceptional aircraft handling
- easy access to engine and other systems
- can be customized according to customer requirements
- long engine life
- ejection seats
- anti-g system
Over 500 PC-7 and PC-7 MkII training aircraft have served in the air forces of 21 countries. The latest is India, which signed a $525 million contract for 75 PC-7 MkII aircraft in 2012 with an option for another 37 aircraft.
Deliveries of the first aircraft have already begun and is expected to be completed by 2015. They will replace the HPT-32 Deepak, which have all been grounded since 2009.
Specifications (aerobatic configuration)
Crew: 2
Length: 10.18 m
Wingpan: 10.19 m
Max takeoff weight: 2850 kg
Max range: 1500 km
Takeoff distance: 415 m
Landing distance: 665 m
Max speed: 556 km/hr
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25C turboprop engine, 700 shp, with Hartzell 4-bladed aluminium propeller
http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Sweden to Buy 60 Saab JAS 39 E / NG Fighter Aircraft
Sweden has decided to buy up to 60 Saab JAS 39 E fighter aircraft according to a a statement from the Swedish Defense Ministry with the first aircraft due for delivery in 2018. The Swedish parliament had last year given approval for the purchase of between 40 and 60 aircraft.
The decision to acquire the new aircraft was made on the assumption of the aircraft being acquired by a second country in addition to Sweden. Should a second buyer not materialize, the Swedish government then reserves the right to cancel the order for the Gripen E should it want to.
The fighter may be purchased by Switzerland, which is also participating in the development of the Gripen E and paying for its development. A final decision on the proposed acquisition of 22 Gripen E/F for 3.12 billion Swiss Francs has yet to be made by Switzerland.
The Gripen E/F, also known as the Gripen NG, is a much improved version of the previous Gripen C/D fighter featuring:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/17/saab-idUSL6N0AM3BG20130117
The decision to acquire the new aircraft was made on the assumption of the aircraft being acquired by a second country in addition to Sweden. Should a second buyer not materialize, the Swedish government then reserves the right to cancel the order for the Gripen E should it want to.
The fighter may be purchased by Switzerland, which is also participating in the development of the Gripen E and paying for its development. A final decision on the proposed acquisition of 22 Gripen E/F for 3.12 billion Swiss Francs has yet to be made by Switzerland.
The Gripen E/F, also known as the Gripen NG, is a much improved version of the previous Gripen C/D fighter featuring:
- More powerful engine, the F414G from General Electric
- Greater payload and internal fuel capacity
- Two additional under-fuselage hard-points
- New strengthened landing gear
- New AESA radar from Selex Galileo
- Passive Infrared search and tracking sensor
- New cockpit and avionics
- New electronic warfare (EW) suite
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/17/saab-idUSL6N0AM3BG20130117
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Swiss Pilots Test Fly Saab JAS 39 Gripen F / NG Demonstrator in Sweden
Swiss pilots have successfully test flown in Sweden a Saab JAS 39 Gripen F two-seat demonstrator aircraft, equipped with a new Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
The radar is a test version, manufactured by Selex Galileo from the United Kingdom, to help verify the following features:
The Gripen aircraft used is derived from a modified Gripen D airframe and an intermediate version between the Gripen C/D currently in service and the future Gripen E/F or Gripen NG.
The demonstrator is used to test subsystems of the Gripen E/F and made its first flight on May 27, 2008, and has accumulated over 250 flight hours. It is powered by a General Electric (GE) F414G engine from the United States.
The Gripen E/F will feature the following improvements over the Gripen C/D:
Payload: 5,300 kg
Length: 14.1 m, two-seater: 14.8 m
Wingspan: 8.4 m
Height: 4.5 m
Wing area: 30.0 m²
Empty weight: 6,800 kg
Loaded weight: 8,500 kg
Maximum takeoff weight: 14,000 kg
Engine: 1 × Volvo Aero RM12 afterburning turbofan derived from GE F404
Dry thrust: 54 kN (12,100 lbf)
Thrust with afterburner: 80.5 kN (18,100 lbf)
Maximum speed: Mach 2 (2,204 km/h) at altitude
Combat radius: 800 km
Ferry range: 3,200 km with drop tanks
Service ceiling: 15,240 m
Wing loading: 283 kg/m²
Thrust/weight: 0.97
http://www.saabgroup.com/en/About-Saab/Newsroom/Press-releases--News/2012---12/Swiss-Test-Fly-Gripen-in-Sweden/
The radar is a test version, manufactured by Selex Galileo from the United Kingdom, to help verify the following features:
- Assembly
- Radar cooling
- Electrical power supply
- Data exchange between the radar and the mission computer
The Gripen aircraft used is derived from a modified Gripen D airframe and an intermediate version between the Gripen C/D currently in service and the future Gripen E/F or Gripen NG.
The demonstrator is used to test subsystems of the Gripen E/F and made its first flight on May 27, 2008, and has accumulated over 250 flight hours. It is powered by a General Electric (GE) F414G engine from the United States.
The Gripen E/F will feature the following improvements over the Gripen C/D:
- More powerful engine, the F414G
- Greater payload and internal fuel capacity
- Two additional under-fuselage hard-points
- New landing gear
- New AESA radar
- Passive Infrared search and tracking sensor
- New cockpit and avionics
- New electronic warfare (EW) suite
Specifications of the Gripen C/D:
Crew: 1 (2 for JAS 39D)Payload: 5,300 kg
Length: 14.1 m, two-seater: 14.8 m
Wingspan: 8.4 m
Height: 4.5 m
Wing area: 30.0 m²
Empty weight: 6,800 kg
Loaded weight: 8,500 kg
Maximum takeoff weight: 14,000 kg
Engine: 1 × Volvo Aero RM12 afterburning turbofan derived from GE F404
Dry thrust: 54 kN (12,100 lbf)
Thrust with afterburner: 80.5 kN (18,100 lbf)
Maximum speed: Mach 2 (2,204 km/h) at altitude
Combat radius: 800 km
Ferry range: 3,200 km with drop tanks
Service ceiling: 15,240 m
Wing loading: 283 kg/m²
Thrust/weight: 0.97
http://www.saabgroup.com/en/About-Saab/Newsroom/Press-releases--News/2012---12/Swiss-Test-Fly-Gripen-in-Sweden/
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