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Gripen E Fighter Moves into Serial Delivery Phase

Deliveries of the second-generation of the Swedish multi-role fighter will begin shortly to the Brazilian and Swedish air forces.

Aircraft 4101 is the first serial production F-39E Gripen E for the Brazilian air force, and follows the delivery of a single aircraft (4100) to Brazil for trials. (Photo: Saab)

By David Donald • Contributor - UK

November 26, 2021

Saab this week announced that the Gripen E—a major enhancement of the original Gripen fighter design—has now entered the delivery phase. Six serial production aircraft have left the factory and are now being prepared and tested prior to delivery to the aircraft’s two customers. Four of the aircraft are destined for the Força Aérea Brasileira, and two for Sweden’s Flygvapnet.

The milestone was highlighted during a high-level presentation at Saab’s Linköping factory on November 24, which was attended by the commanders of the two air forces: General Carlos de Almeida Baptista Junior from Brazil, and Major General Carl-Johan Edström from Sweden. Senior Saab figures, including president and CEO Micael Johansson also attended.

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