Gripen is one of the world's best light weight multi role combat aircraft in production. It is now fully operational with the Swedish air force with more than 115 delivered.
As of January 2002 more than 25 000 missions have been flown resulting in more than 20 000 flying hours.
JAS 39A is the single-seater version of the Gripen. A two-seater JAS 39B operational trainer variant of Gripen is available. The JAS 39B is equipped with the same avionics and weapons suite as the JAS 39A, with the exception of the gun. JAS 39C is the single seat Batch 3 and export standard version, which was first delivered to the Swedish Air Force in September 2002. JAS 39C has colour cockpit displays, on-board oxygen generation system (OBOGS) and in-flight refuelling capabilty. JAS 39D will be a similarly upgraded two seater.
| Version | JAS-39 A |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| Country | Sweden |
| Type | fighter / attack / reconaissance |
| Powerplant | Volvo Aero RM 12 (General Electric F404J) (1x) |
| Thrust | 80,0kN 18.000 lbs (with afterburner) |
| Length | 14.1m 46.3ft |
| Height | 4.70m 15.5ft |
| Wingspan | 8.4m 26.3ft |
| Weight | Approx. 6.500kg 14,600 lbs (empty) |
| Speed | Mach 1.15 (1400km/h) at sea level; close to Mach 2 |
| Ceiling | 50,000ft 15km |
| Crew | 1 (two in JAS-39B) |
| Unit cost | US$ 25 million (1998) |
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