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The Saab JAS-39 Gripen Is One Of The Best In The World. It Has A Canard Delta Shape, High Tech Features, And STOL Ability. It Was First Flown On Dec. 9, 1988. IIt Is Maneuverability Comes From Its Delta-Canard Wing Foreplane Setup. The Airframe Is Built 30% Composite Materials And Can Withstand Up To 9 Gs. It Is Replacing The Saab JAS-37 Viggen For The Swedish Air Force.
Specs: JAS-39 Gripen
Type: Single Seat High Performance Prototype Fighter
Engines: 1 Volvo/Flygmotor RM12 Turbofan
Top Speed: Mach 1.8 (1,380 MPH)
Ceiling: 46,000 FT
Range: 500 MI
Armament: 27mm Mauser Cannon, 2 AIM-9 Sidewinders, 2 Rb-15f A/G Missiles
Weights: Empty-14,600 LBS, Loaded-28,600 LBS
Dimensions: Wingspan-27 FT, Length-46 FT, Height-14 FT,Wing Area-267 Sq. FT