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The three plus points of the Gripen

Stockholm, Sweden - The new Swedish fighter well meets operative flexibility exigencies of the country

Recently, Flygvapnet (Swedish Air Force) members have reaffirmed which are, in their opinion, the three main plus points of the new JAS-39 Gripen fighter. First of all, its capability in taking off and landing on partially prepared runways or on motorway, when considering the not favourable weather and environment conditions in Sweden. Secondly, the natural inclination of this aircraft to conform to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 59609
Rome, Italy, 03/05/2004 11:27
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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