SAAB Gripen STOL Capabilities

The Saab JAS 39 “Gripen“ (Griffin or “Gryphon“) is a fighter aircraft manufactured by the Swedish aerospace company Saab. Gripen International acts as a prime contracting organisation and is responsible for marketing, selling and supporting the Gripen fighter around the world. The aircraft is in service with the Swedish Air Force, the Czech Republic Air Force and the Hungarian Air Force, and has been ordered by the South African Air Force. General characteristics Crew: 1--2 Length: 14.1 m (46 ft 3 in) Wingspan: 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) Height: 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in) Wing area: m (274.9 ft) Empty weight: 6,620 kg (14,600 lb) Loaded weight: 8,720 kg (19,200 lb) Max takeoff weight: 14,000 kg (31,000 lb) Powerplant: 1× Volvo Aero RM12 (GE F404) afterburning turbofan, 54 kN dry, 80 kN with afterburner (12,000 lbf / 18,100 lbf) Wheel track: 2.4 m (7 ft 10 in) Performance Maximum speed: Mach 2 Range: Combat radius 800 km, (500 mi),