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JAS 39A Gripen
Photo: Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti, South Africa · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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JAS39AGripen

Multirole Fighters · Sweden · 1996
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JAS39AGripen

JAS 39A Gripen
JAS 39A Gripen Photo: Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti, South Africa · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
88
Air-to-Air Capability
82
Air-to-Ground Capability
85
Avionics
87
Range & Payload
78
Speed & Agility
80
Survivability
84
Reliability
86
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Sweden
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraPost-Cold War
In service1996
Operators7 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
84
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
7/25
Post-Cold War
20/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
88
Air-to-Air Capability
82
Air-to-Ground Capability
85
Avionics
87
Range & Payload
78
Speed & Agility
80
Survivability
84
Reliability
86
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
JAS 39A Gripen
Country
Production
1996–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
84
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1988
  • Service Entry Year1996
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleMultirole fighter
  • Generation4th
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine Typeafterburning turbofan
  • Engine ModelVolvo RM12
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)54
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)80.5
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.97
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel2,340 kg
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Top Speed2,448 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2 Mach
  • Service Ceiling15,240 m
  • Ferry Range3,200 km
  • Combat Radius800 km
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run400 m
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length14.9 m
  • Wingspan8.4 m
  • Height4.5 m
  • Wing Area30
  • Empty Weight6,800 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight14,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Operators1
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1987
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1994Entered service
  2. 1996Production started
30
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 92units
92active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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