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Step forward for Gripen Export program

Pretoria, South Africa - The South Africa Air Force commissioned the production line of 28 Gripen fighter aircraft

The South Africa Aviation commissioned the production line of 28 Gripen multi/swing-role advanced fighter aircraft for its fleet. The first South African Gripen, which has moved onto the production line, will undertake flight trials in Sweden in 2005. After that there will be a further test program in South Africa in 2006 for the certification. The first aircraft will be activated by the South African...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 53995
Rome, Italy, 10/23/2003 11:21
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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