JAS 39 Gripen

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JAS 39 Gripen (90mm EDF) - Building Pictures

Real JAS39 Gripen Description:

The Saab JAS39 Gripen is to be used for three mission types: Fighter (Jakt), Attack (Attack) and Reconnaissance (Spanings). The combination of high-speed performance with short-field take-off and landing characteristics has been achieved by the association of a delta wing with canards. The canards on the Gripen are fully movable, and together with the elevons, gives the Gripen the optimum combination of maneuverability. Several system functions also contribute to flight safety, e.g. automatic maneuver limits provided by the flight control system, a ground proximity warning system and an efficient pilot support system to improve tolerance to high G forces (+9/-3g). The wide-angle holographic Head-Up Display and the three large multi-function color head-down displays give the pilot an excellent overview of the situation in any flight conditions.