Aircraft
Segregated Avionics Speed Gripen E Development
Saab is soon to fly the next two Gripen E prototypes, which are being equipped with new systems thanks to a segregated avionics architecture.
The first Gripen E flew over Sweden’s Baltic coastline during its first flight with weapons pylons installed. It also carried iris-T air-to-air missiles on the wingtip launch rails. The new-generation Gripen is on schedule to enter service next year with Sweden and Brazil.
The first Gripen E flew over Sweden’s Baltic coastline during its first flight with weapons pylons installed. It also carried iris-T air-to-air missiles on the wingtip launch rails. The new-generation Gripen is on schedule to enter service next year with Sweden and Brazil.

Having flown for the first time on June 15 last year, Saab’s Gripen E prototype (aircraft 39-8) is on course with its flight-test campaign, and earlier this month began flying with weapons and stores pylons. The aircraft carried Iris-T air-to-air missiles on its wingtips, with four Ruag Aerostructures-supplied underwing pylons, and a fifth on the centerline. The successful test paves the way for further external stores trials to be conducted as the aircraft prepares for service entry next year.


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