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GRIPEN

MULTI-ROLE FIGHTER

The Gripen fighter is in service with a number of air forces: Swedish, Czech, Hungarian, South African and Thai. The UK Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) is operating Gripen as its advanced fast jet platform for test pilots worldwide.

Sweden
Gripen was declared operational with the Swedish Air Force in 1997, and 204 aircraft, including 28 two seaters, have been delivered.

Czech Republic
Gripen is in full operational service with the Czech Republic Air Force, which has taken delivery of all 14 aircraft (12 single-seat and 2 two-seaters) to meet its national, European and NATO defence needs.  

Hungary
Gripen is also in full operational service with the Hungarian Air Force, which has taken delivery of all 14 aircraft (12 single-seat and 2 two-seaters) to meet its national, European and NATO needs.  

South Africa
South Africa, Gripen’s first export customer, has ordered a fleet of 26 aircraft (9 two-seat and 17 single seat aircraft) to replace its existing front-line aircraft. Deliveries began in 2008 and will be completed by 2012.  

Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS), UK
The United Kingdom’s (UK) Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) is also operating Gripen as its advanced fast jet platform for test pilots worldwide. 

Thailand
Thailand has ordered a fleet of 12 aircraft (4 two-seat and 8 single seat aircraft) to replace its ageing F-5 aircraft. Deliveries began in 2011.

Gripen, Photographer Katsuhiko TOKUNAGA

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