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Speaking at the rollout, Saab CEO Hakan Buskhe said that the company would be integrating some of the capabilities from the E development into the earlier version.
Company officials said there is still plenty of interest in the C/D variant among those nations that don't require the additional range, more weapons and sensors, and other capabilities offered by the Gripen E making it's debut Wednesday.
Croatia, Bulgaria and maybe even Botswana, if media reports are to be believed, are among the possible customers for a jet already flown by the Swedish Air Force and four others nation as well as Britain's Empire Test Pilots School.
Swedish Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Mats Helgesson said no decision had yet been made about whether the aircraft would be sold on the second-hand market.
The Swedish jets are receiving an extensive update known as MS20, the centerpiece of which is the introduction of the potent Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile made by MBDA and also destined to be operated onboard Rafale, Typhoon and F-35 jets.
The star of the show here Wednesday though was the Gripen E.
The aircraft has already secured deals for 60 aircraft from Sweden and a further 36 machines for the Brazilian Air Force, including eight twin-seat F versions.
A further two batches of aircraft are expected to be ordered by Brazil, although the timing is unclear.
India, Finland, Belgium, Switzerlan and Columbia are some of the possible customers for a jet that Saab reckons is among the most effective and affordable available.
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Swedish-Finn Alliance May Influence Fighter Choice
If the flags adorning the Gripen E hangar were anything to go by, Mexico, Chile, Uruguay, Peru and Canada are also possible targets for Saab.
Buskhe told the audience that Gripen interest is at an all-time high among potential customers.
The Saab boss said the company had "focused on quality, performance and even capped the cost curve" on fighter development costs with Gripen.
The Gripen E test aircraft being rolled out Wednesday is expected to make its maiden flight around the end of the year.
Swedish Air Force E's are scheduled to reach initial operating capability in 2023 with full capability set for three years later.
http://www.defensenews.com/story/de...ports-continued-interest-c-variants/84537568/
@MastanKhan Check the hard points specially in centre
@Sulman Badshah @Tipu7 @Horus @Oscar
Company officials said there is still plenty of interest in the C/D variant among those nations that don't require the additional range, more weapons and sensors, and other capabilities offered by the Gripen E making it's debut Wednesday.
Croatia, Bulgaria and maybe even Botswana, if media reports are to be believed, are among the possible customers for a jet already flown by the Swedish Air Force and four others nation as well as Britain's Empire Test Pilots School.
Swedish Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Mats Helgesson said no decision had yet been made about whether the aircraft would be sold on the second-hand market.
The Swedish jets are receiving an extensive update known as MS20, the centerpiece of which is the introduction of the potent Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile made by MBDA and also destined to be operated onboard Rafale, Typhoon and F-35 jets.
The star of the show here Wednesday though was the Gripen E.
The aircraft has already secured deals for 60 aircraft from Sweden and a further 36 machines for the Brazilian Air Force, including eight twin-seat F versions.
A further two batches of aircraft are expected to be ordered by Brazil, although the timing is unclear.
India, Finland, Belgium, Switzerlan and Columbia are some of the possible customers for a jet that Saab reckons is among the most effective and affordable available.
DEFENSE NEWS
Swedish-Finn Alliance May Influence Fighter Choice
If the flags adorning the Gripen E hangar were anything to go by, Mexico, Chile, Uruguay, Peru and Canada are also possible targets for Saab.
Buskhe told the audience that Gripen interest is at an all-time high among potential customers.
The Saab boss said the company had "focused on quality, performance and even capped the cost curve" on fighter development costs with Gripen.
The Gripen E test aircraft being rolled out Wednesday is expected to make its maiden flight around the end of the year.
Swedish Air Force E's are scheduled to reach initial operating capability in 2023 with full capability set for three years later.
http://www.defensenews.com/story/de...ports-continued-interest-c-variants/84537568/
@MastanKhan Check the hard points specially in centre
@Sulman Badshah @Tipu7 @Horus @Oscar
