AIRCRAFT PROGRAM
| Lift type | Fixed wing | ||
| Construction type | Factory-built | ||
| Control type | Piloted | ||
| Engine type | Turbofan | ||
| Application | Fighter | ||
| Final assembly | Linkoping City | ||
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Single turbofan multirole fighter with 3 variants in productions. JAS 30 Gripen E has a larger fuselage, more powerful engine, increased weapons payload, new cockpit and improved avionics compared to C.
60% of the airframe is aluminium, 6% titanium, 5% other metals. The remaining 29% are mostly composite materials including the wing boxes, canards, fin, major doors and hatches and are manufactured by Saab.
Aircraft is powered by centrally located single turbofan engine. Tail fin is sweptback and mounted with antennas and positioned over exhaust port. Delta wings are mounted midway on fuselage with square tips for missile rails. Pair of canards aft of wing can move independently. This relaxed stability design, coupled with digital fly-by-wire controls maximises manoeuvrability of aircraft.
A/C/E variants seat a single pilot in a moderately high positioned cockpit with single panel windscreen with hinged canopy. B/D/F are two seater variants with extended cockpit canopy and second pilot seated behind the first. Pilots in JAC 39 Gripen C face 3 full colour multi-function displays and head-up display. E and F variants face single, full colour, wide area, touchscreen display and head up display. BAE Cobra helmet mounted display are offered as an option. In all variants pilots face a centrally mounted Hands On Throttle-And-Stick (HOTAS) controlling the displays and weapon systems.
| Variant | Launch/First flight | Production end | |
| Saab JAS 39A | 1982 / 1988 | 2002 | Single-seater baseline variant. |
| Saab JAS 39B | 1994 / 1996 | 2002 | Two-seater baseline variant. |
| Saab JAS 39C/D | 2002 / 2004 | Upgraded single-seater/two-seater variants, JAS 39C has in-flight refuelling capability. | |
| Saab JAS 39E/F | 2015 / 2017 | Improved single-seater/two-seater variants, JAS 39F devloped from JAS 39E. |
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| Saab Aerosystems | News |
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| Materials | Coatings (1) Composites (1) Non-metal Materials (1) |
| Components | Actuation (1) Electrical Components (2) Electrical/Electronic Connectors (1) Fasteners (1) Lighting (2) Mechanical Components (1) Passive Electronic Components (1) Sensors, Transducers & Detectors (1) Structural Components (4) Valves (6) |
| Airframe Systems | Airframe Assemblies (6) Cabin Interiors (1) Crew Seating (1) Environmental Systems (1) Fluid Power (2) Landing Assemblies (5) Weapons Systems (3) |
| Avionics | Avionic Components (1) Communications (Airborne) (3) Flight and Data Management (1) Indicators and Instruments (5) |
| Power Systems | Auxiliary Power (2) Batteries & Accessories (1) Electrical Power Systems (2) Engine Components (4) Engines (2) Fuel Systems (1) Power Transmission (2) |
| Production | Handling Equipment (1) Manufacturing Services (1) Metal Removing (1) Production Equipment (1) Technical Consultants (1) Tools (2) |
| Testing | Test Equipment (1) |
| Chemetall, part of BASF | Analysis | Corrosion Inhibitors: Corrosion protection |
| Hexcel Composites | Analysis | Honeycomb Core Composites: Honeycomb, prepregs, composite adhesives |
| Chemetall, part of BASF | Analysis | Fuel Tank Sealants: ; Synthetic Rubber Sealants: Fusealge sealants |
| Collins Aerospace, Mechanical Systems - Actuation | Analysis | Rotary Actuators: Geared hinge rotary actuators |
| Metronor AS | Analysis | Electro-Optical Systems & Equipment: Electro-optical system for boresight/harmonization of helmet tracker system |
| Safran Electrical & Power Villemur | Analysis | Wire Harnesses: Electrical wiring systems |
| HiRel Connectors, Inc. | Analysis | Electrical & Electronic Connectors: Connectors |
| Ateliers de la Haute Garonne AHG | Analysis | Solid Rivets: |
| Collins Aerospace, Interiors | Analysis | Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: Anti-collision lights |
| Oxley Group plc | Analysis | News | Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: LED landing & taxi lights |
| Rexnord Industries, LLC | Analysis | Mechanical Seals: Seals & bearings |
| Custom Electronics, Inc. | Analysis | Capacitors: Capacitor assembly |
| Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc. | Analysis | Transducers: All-welded, hermetically sealed, true vented gauge pressure transducer |
| Aero Vodochody Aerospace a.s. | Analysis | News | Aircraft Structural Components: Pylons |
| Otto Fuchs KG | Analysis | Metal & Alloy Forgings: Die forgings |
| Saab Aeronautica Montagens (SAM) | Analysis | News | Aircraft Structural Components: Tail cone (single seater) |
| TITAL GmbH | Analysis | Metal & Alloy Castings: Aluminium & titanium investment castings |
| Aero Fluid Products (was Dukes Aerospace) | Analysis | Valves: Bleed valves |
| Eaton Aerospace | Analysis | Relief Valves: Flow bypass valve for ram air turbine; park brake relief valve |
| Lee Products Ltd. | Analysis | Hydraulic System Valves: |
| Moog Controls (UK) | Analysis | Servovalves: Electrically signalled servo valves |
| The Lee Company | Analysis | Check Valves: ; Relief Valves: ; Hydraulic System Valves: ; Pressure Control Valves: |
| Woodward HRT | Analysis | Servovalves: Pressure-control servovalves in braking system |
| BAE Systems Platform Solutions | Analysis | Fly-by-Wire Systems: Triplex fly-by-wire system |
| Eaton Aerospace Group (MIssion Systems Divison) | Analysis | Air Refuelling Systems: Aerial refuelling probes |
| GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems | Analysis | Transparent Canopies: Canopy |
| PZL-Mielec, a Sikorsky Company Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. z.o.o. | Analysis | Empennages: Tailcone |
| Saab Aeronautica Montagens (SAM) | Analysis | News | Fuselage Sections: Front fuselage (single seater); aerodynamic brakes, rear fuselage, wing box and front fuselage (two-seater) |
| Saab Aerostructures | Analysis | News | Wings: Fore planes; Aircraft Doors: Major doors and hatches; Wings: Fin |
| Collins Aerospace, Interiors | Analysis | Cabin Signage & Displays: Indicator & exit signs |
| Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. | Analysis | Ejector Seats: Mk 10L zero/zero ejection seat |
| Safran Ventilation Systems (was Technofan) | Analysis | Air Conditioning Equipment: Fans & valves for avionics bay air ventilation system |
| Eaton Aerospace, Fluid Conveyance Division | Analysis | Fluid Conveyance Systems: Pumps, valves, level sensors, pressure switches, refuel/defuel manifolds, and couplings |
| The Lee Company | Analysis | Hydraulic Filters: ; Hydraulic Systems Restrictors: |
| Crane Aerospace & Electronics | Analysis | Brake System Components: Brake control & monitoring system incorporating Remote Integrated Braking Services |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Analysis | Tyres: |
| Héroux Devtek (APPH) Runcorn | Analysis | Aircraft Landing Gear: complete nose and main landing gear systems |
| Héroux-Devtek Inc. | Analysis | News | Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear development |
| Parker Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation | Analysis | News | Aircraft Wheels: ; Anti-Skid Brakes & Systems: Brake skid system; Carbon Brakes: |
| Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd | Analysis | News | Weapons Countermeasures: PAWS-2 missile warning system |
| Leonardo Defence Electronics (Selex) | Analysis | News | Surveillance/Air Defense Radar: Raven ES-05AESA radar |
| Ruag Aerostructures - Ruag Aerospace Structures GmbH | Analysis | News | Ordnance Handling Equipment: Payload mountings |
| Collins Aerospace, Actuation Systems | Analysis | News | Avionics Heat Exchangers: Avionics cooling system |
| HR Smith (Technical Developments) Ltd | Analysis | Communication Antennas: Antennas |
| Rohde & Schwarz | Analysis | Transceivers: VHF/UHF airborne transceivers for secure voice and data transmission |
| Telephonics Corporation | Analysis | Radio Communications Equipment: Secure intercommunications system (SDI) |
| Saab Aerosystems | Analysis | News | Avionics Management Systems: Future avionics system; Cockpit Video Displays: Ep-17 electronic display system |
| AEL Sistemas S.A. | Analysis | News | Head-Up Displays: Head-up display; wide area display; Helmet-Mounted Displays (HMD): Targo advanced HMD system |
| BAE Systems plc | Analysis | Helmet-Mounted Displays (HMD): Striker II digital Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) |
| Collins Aerospace, Air Management (Nord-Micro) | Analysis | Air Data Computers: Air data computers and air inlet controls |
| Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems | Analysis | Angle of Attack Indicators: Angle of attack sensor; stall warning system |
| L3 Display Systems | Analysis | LCD Displays: Cockpit display systems |
| Collins Aerospace, Power Systems | Analysis | Auxiliary Power Units: T-62T-46LC-1 APU |
| Safran Power Units | Analysis | Auxiliary Power Units: Saphir 20 APU |
| EaglePicher Technologies | Analysis | News | Lithium-ion Batteries: 24 volt lithium-ion battery for the Gripen E-series fighter aircraft |
| Eaton (Martek Power) | Analysis | Power Conversion Equipment: DC/DC power converters |
| JOYVATLAS EUROATLAS GmbH | Analysis | Power Conversion Equipment: Converter regulator unit, AC/DC supply for flight control system; transformer rectifier unit 400 Hz/DC 28V-20A for electronic system supply |
| Aerotech Herman Nelson, Inc. | Analysis | Engine Preheaters: Portable heaters |
| Lytron, Inc. | Analysis | Oil Coolers: Fuel/oil heat exchangers |
| Rolls-Royce Controls and Data Services | Analysis | Engine Controls: Auxillary & emergency controllers |
| Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics & Control - West Hartford | Analysis | Engine Parts: Emergency power system |
| GE Aerospace Engines | Analysis | News | Turbofan Engines: (F404/F412 Series - Saab JAS 39A - F404-GE-400 F414 Series - Saab JAS 39E/F - F414G-GE-39E ) |
| GKN Aerospace Engine Systems | Analysis | News | Turbofan Engines: (RM12 - Saab JAS 39A - RM12UP ) |
| Collins Aerospace, Engine Components | Analysis | Fuel Nozzles: |
| Collins Aerospace, Power & Controls - Engine Components | Analysis | Shafts & Shaft Assemblies: Power take off shaft |
| Triumph Integrated Systems - Geared Solutions - Park City | Analysis | News | Gearboxes: Airframe Mounted Accessory Drives (AMAD) for Gripen E/F |
| Didsbury Engineering Co Ltd | Analysis | Hoists: Portable hoists |
| Embraer Gaviao Peixoto | Analysis | News | Final Assembly: |
| Patricomp Oy | Analysis | Chemical Milling: Chemical milling of all skin parts (for Saab Aerostructures) |
| Spectrum Technologies Ltd | Analysis | Marking Equipment: Nova 880 UV laser wire marking system (for Natech) |
| Lomas Engineering Limited | Analysis | Cutting Tools: |
| Omega Technologies, Inc. | Analysis | Insertion/Removal Tools: Fastener installation & removal tools; hole drilling & preparation tools |
| MK Test Systems Ltd | Analysis | Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Wire harness testing |
