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Saab Gripen F Fighter Jet

Saab Gripen F Fighter Jet

Manufacturer: Saab
Category: Fighter Jets
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Generation 4.5th
Maximum Speed Mach 2
No. of Engines 1
Radar Range 1

Full Specifications

General Information

Name	Saab Gripen F
Manufacturer	Saab AB, with Brazilian industrial participation
Country of Origin	Sweden / Brazil partnership
Type / Role	Two seat multirole fighter
Generation	4.5th
Status	Flight testing
First Flight	August 28, 2026
Introduction / In Service Since	Not yet in service
Number Built	Production status developing; exact total not publicly disclosed
Operators	Brazil, Thailand and Colombia have Gripen F orders

Dimensions & Structure

Length	Brazil, Thailand and Colombia have Gripen F orders
Wingspan	8.6 m
Height	Not publicly specified for Gripen F
Wing Area	Not publicly specified
Empty Weight	Not publicly specified
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	16,500 kg
Internal Weapons Bay	No
External Hardpoints	10

Performance

Maximum Speed	Mach 2
Range	Gripen E reference ferry range: 2,160 nmi
Combat Radius	Gripen E reference combat range: 810 nmi
Service Ceiling	More than 16,000 m
Rate of Climb	Not publicly disclosed
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio	Not publicly disclosed
G Limits	-3G / +9G reference

Powerplant

Engine Type	General Electric F414G afterburning turbofan
No. of Engines	1
Thrust (each)	98 kN maximum
Thrust Vectoring	No
Fuel Capacity	Not publicly disclosed

Armament

Gun	None on Gripen F
Missiles (Air-to-Air)	Meteor, IRIS-T and other integrated weapons
Missiles (Air-to-Ground)	Compatible precision strike and anti-ship weapons
Bombs	Guided and unguided bombs, depending on integration
Hardpoints	10
Payload Capacity	Not publicly disclosed by Saab for Gripen F

Avionics & Systems

Radar	Raven ES-05 AESA
Radar Range	Not publicly disclosed
Electronic Warfare (EW) System	Integrated advanced EW and electronic attack
Targeting System	Integrated mission sensors and targeting systems
Helmet Display	Helmet-mounted cueing and human-machine collaboration
Navigation	Integrated digital navigation system
Autopilot / AI Assistance	Advanced human-machine collaboration with AI-enabled decision support
Communication	Tactical data links, secure communications and networked systems

Stealth & Technology

Radar Cross Section (RCS)	Not publicly disclosed
Stealth Features	Reduced signature design and electronic warfare survivability
Infrared Signature Reduction	Not publicly disclosed
Sensor Fusion	Yes
Networking Capabilities	Advanced tactical datalinks and network-centric operations

Variants

Special Export Versions

Gripen E, Gripen F, Gripen C, Gripen D

Operational History

Major Conflicts / Deployments	No combat deployment
Notable Operators	Brazil, Thailand and Colombia
Combat Proven?	No
Mission Types	Training, air defense, air combat, strike, reconnaissance and multirole operations

Cost & Program

Unit Cost	No confirmed standalone Gripen F price
Development Cost	Not separately disclosed
Program Name	Gripen E/F program
Funding Countries	Sweden and customer nations, with Brazil playing a major co-development role

Additional Information

Upgrades Planned	Continuing software, sensor, EW and mission-system development
Future Replacement	No direct replacement announced
Export Restrictions	Subject to Swedish and applicable customer export controls
Notable Achievements	First flight completed in August 2026
Competitors	F-16 Block 70/72, Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, F/A-18E/F

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 9 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Firepower 8 / 10
Reliability & Maintenance 7 / 10

PROS

Two seat configuration supports advanced pilot training and combat missions
Modern AESA radar and IRST sensor combination
Advanced electronic warfare and networked communications
10 external hardpoints and air to air refueling capability
Open architecture supports future software and weapons upgrades

CONS

Gripen F remains in flight testing as of August 2026
No fixed internal cannon on the two seat variant
Smaller international user base than the F-16 family
No publicly confirmed standalone unit price
Combat performance of the new F variant is not yet fully established

Saab Gripen F: Two Seat Fighter Jet

The Saab Gripen F is the two seat version of Sweden’s Gripen E multirole fighter, designed to combine advanced pilot training with frontline combat capability. Developed by Saab in partnership with Brazilian industry, the aircraft completed its first flight on August 28, 2026, entering the airborne phase of its test program. Saab says the aircraft is intended to support both conversion training and advanced combat missions.

Manufacturer and Design

The Gripen F is manufactured by Saab in Sweden with substantial Brazilian industrial participation. Brazil served as the launch customer and played a direct role in developing the two seat variant through a technology transfer program involving Brazilian engineers, technicians and pilots. The aircraft retains the Gripen E’s open architecture, networked mission systems, electronic warfare suite, AESA radar and infrared search and track sensor.

Speed, Range and Combat Capability

Gripen F has a maximum speed of approximately Mach 2 and uses a General Electric F414G engine producing up to 98 kN of thrust. Saab lists a 16,500 kg maximum takeoff weight, 10 external hardpoints and air to air refueling capability. Gripen E/F aircraft use the Raven ES-05 AESA radar and Skyward-G IRST, supported by electronic warfare and tactical data links.

Cost and Price

A standalone Gripen F flyaway price has not been publicly established. Brazil’s 2014 contract covered 36 Gripen E/F aircraft, associated systems, support and equipment for SEK 39.3 billion, while Colombia’s 2025 package for 17 aircraft was valued at EUR 3.1 billion and included weapons, training and services. These package prices should not be treated as individual aircraft prices.

Variants

Field	Example
Gripen E	Single seat multirole fighter
Gripen F	Two seat multirole and training fighter
Gripen C	Earlier single seat variant
Gripen D	Earlier two seat variant

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