In Sweden, the assembly of the new Swedish fighter JAS 39 Gripen E. was launched. The aircraft was developed by Saab.
Recall, Saab is generally the developer of the entire line of JAS 39. In 1997, JAS 39 Gripen A was, and in May 2016 a modification Gripen E. appeared.
The length of the Gripen E is 15.2 m, its width is 8.6 m, the maximum take-off weight is 16.5 tons. The fighter has ten suspension points for weapons, the Mauser BK27 automatic cannon of 27 mm caliber, its maximum speed is 2000 km / h.
It is noteworthy that earlier the commander of the Swedish Air Force Mats Helgesson announced the ability of the newest fighter Saab Gripen E to defeat the Russian Su series aircraft in air combat, thanks to more effective onboard EW systems of the Swedish fighter.
