THE GRIPEN DEMONSTRATOR PROGRAM - THE FIRST PHASEOF FLIGHT TESTS

摘要

The Gripen Demo aircraft is a test bed for Gripen Next Generation (NG) and for possible further enhancements to the current Gripen fleet. Its purpose is to prove and validate some of the primary design changes and new capabilities we are planning to implement. Major design changes introduced in the demonstrator aircraft during the first phase of flight tests includes a new engine, the GE F414, a redesigned main landing gear, more internal fuel and more weapons hard points. Later in the program, for the second phase will, among other things, an AESA radar and enhancements to the defensive and communication system be introduced as well.