JAS-39 Gripen
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About Norway's version's 2 belly hardpoints can it use only 2 hardpoints or e option 2 use between 1 or 2 hardpoints
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actual link
http://www.gripen.com/articles/5.b280b110b188749cb8000173.html
Gripen – The Nordic Solution
Gripen N
At two separate press conferences – one in Oslo on 15 May and one in Copenhagen on 16 May, Gripen International presented details of its formal offers to Norway and Denmark for a new version of the Gripen fighter to replace these countries ageing F-16 aircraft.
An enhanced standard of the Gripen new generation fighter, dubbed Gripen N for Norway and Gripen DK for Denmark respectively, with longer range and greater payload, have been offered in response to these countriesÂ’ respective requirements to deliver up to 48 aircraft from 2016.
Industrial co-operation and development on several levels has been offered, including the aerospace and defence industries and state level co-operation for instance, with the Swedish Air Force and Swedish defence procurement agency, FMV.
For both Norway and Denmark, participation in the development of this new version of the Gripen fighter in co-operation with Sweden, provides a unique opportunity to develop a tailored Nordic solution to meet national, international and regional defence needs.
(Please visit the Gripen Image Base/Basket to access images of Gripen N and Gripen DK)
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I was just thinking that since Taiwan needs to replace their F-5 and is currently looking at getting 60 Blk 52+ F-16s, why not simply buy 60 Gripen instead
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I think its because Taiwan is rather restricted/limited in its dealings (arms purchases) with other countries. Sweden is also concerned about relations with China and Taiwan.Originally posted by Joe Black:I was just thinking that since Taiwan needs to replace their F-5 and is currently looking at getting 60 Blk 52+ F-16s, why not simply buy 60 Gripen instead -
In that case they will have to rely more on idigenious aircraft like the IDF Ching Kuo. By the way, how is the IDF compared to the other fighters in its class like the F-16
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is ard the same class as F-5 not F-16......Originally posted by tankee1981:In that case they will have to rely more on idigenious aircraft like the IDF Ching Kuo. By the way, how is the IDF compared to the other fighters in its class like the F-16 -
IDF____________________________ BLK50/52 F-16C
max-payload---3,900KG ____________5,400KG
T-O Run---?______________________760M
max-range---?____________________3,900(Ferry)1,000(Int Fuel)
G-Limit---9/-3(Clean)6.5/-3(Clean)_____9.4/-3(Sutained)
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is using the old F404 engine mah....same as our A-4SU.....Originally posted by spartan6:IDF BLK50/52 F-16C
max-payload---3,900KG 5,400KG
T-O Run---? 760M
max-range---? 3,900(Ferry)
1,000(Int Fuel)
G-Limit---9/-3(Clean) 9.4/-3(Sutained)
6.5/-3(Normal)
IDF engine lack power n suffer from mechnical problems -
Yah but e IDF is very much more heavy then e A-4SU-1 n it has only 1 engine
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roughly the same class as F-5/A-4 is just underpowered and mainly use for interceptor for Ching kuo.....Originally posted by spartan6:Yah but e IDF is very much more heavy then e A-4SU-1 n it has only 1 engine -
Pai sei IDF got 2 engines
but they r not F404 -
Erm... thrust to weight ratio of 14kn/tons??
I heard the T/W ratio for our F-15SG is about 0.8:1 Almost 1:1 -
wth? really? that's bad.....considering the F15A was the plane with the trust to weight ratio of 1.9:1 when it 1st came out! making it the only plane to be able to increase speed while flying vertically up...Originally posted by Shotgun:Erm... thrust to weight ratio of 14kn/tons??
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AIDC F-CK Indigenous Defence Fighter
he AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-kuo (經國, named after late ROC President Chiang Ching-kuo), also known as the Indigenous Defence Fighter, is a military aircraft produced by the Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation based in Taichung for the Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force. First introduced to active service in 1994, many aspects of the aircraft were based upon the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Its cost is believed to be US$24 million per plane.[1]
History
AIDC began the IDF development project in 1982 following the ROCAF's failure to purchase the F-16 from the United States as a result of PRC diplomatic pressure. The project was divided into four sections in 1983:
* Ying-yang (鷹揚
: Development of the airframe. Cooperation with General Dynamics.
* Yun-han (雲漢: Development of the aircraft powerplant and propulsion. Cooperation with Hughes Aircraft.
* Tien-lei (天雷: Development of the avionics system. Cooperation with Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
* Tien-jian (天劍: Development of air-to-air missiles. AIDC in-house project.
The IDF was designed with the Shenyang J-8 in mind as a possible foe, and was intended to have performance on par with the F-16 Fighting Falcon and Mirage 2000. The greatest difficulties were encountered between 1986 and 1989 by the propulsion group in attempting to develop or acquire advanced jet engines suitable for a fighter aircraft. There is also speculation that the use of weaker engines was due to political rather than technical reasons. Regardless of the reason, the final version of the F-CK-1 was relatively underpowered, despite its light weight.
The first successful test flight was made in 1989, and the first successful firing of the Tien-Jian II (Sky Sword II) air to air missile in 1992. The ROCAF established its first F-CK-1 squadron the following year.
The ROCAF's initial order of 250 aircraft was cut to 130 in 1991 following deals for F-16s & Mirage 2000-5s with the U.S. and France. The last IDF rolled off the production lines in 1999.[2]
Upgrade programs to the avionics and weapons systems are proposed or ongoing as of 2006. Proposed upgrades include increasing fuel capacity by 771 kg, improved avionics, electronic-warfare capabilities and new weapon systems.[3]
Specifications (F-CK-1)
This aircraft article is missing some (or all) of its specifications. If you have a source, you can help Wikipedia by adding them.
General characteristics
* Crew: 1-2
* Length: 14.21 m (46 ft 7 in)
* Wingspan: 9.46 m (31 ft 0 in)
* Height: 4.42 m (14 ft 6 in)
* Wing area: 24.2 m² (260 ft²)
* Empty weight: 6,500 kg (14,300 lb)
* Loaded weight: 9,072 kg (20,000 lb)
* Maximum Take-Off Weight: 12,000 kg (27,000 lb)
* Powerplant: 2× TFE1042-70
o Dry thrust: 27 kN (6,000 lbf) each
o Thrust with afterburner: 42 kN (9,500 lbf) each
Performance
* Maximum speed: Mach 1.8
* Range: 1,100 km (600 nm, 680 mi)
* Service ceiling: 16,800 m (55,000 ft)
* Rate of climb: m/s (ft/min)
* Wing loading: kg/m² (lb/ft²)
Armament
* Guns: 1× 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A1 cannon
* Missiles:
* 2× Sky Sword I
* 2× Sky Sword II
* Wan Chien cluster bomb
Avionics
* Radar: 1× GD-53 X-band pulse doppler
* Effective scanning range:
o Look down: 39 km (24 mi)
o Look up: 57 km (35 mi)
Sources:[4] [5] [6]
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Operators
* Taiwan
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References
1. ^ "Ching-kuo Indigenous Defense Fighter." Military :: World :: Taiwan :: Weapons. GlobalSecurity.org. URL accessed on 2006-05-14.
2. ^ "Ching-kuo Indigenous Defense Fighter." Military :: World :: Taiwan :: Weapons. GlobalSecurity.org. URL accessed on 2006-05-14.
3. ^ "Taiwan air force preparing to test upgraded fighters - report", AFX, April 16, 2006.
4. ^ "Ching-kuo Indigenous Defense Fighter." Military :: World :: Taiwan :: Weapons. GlobalSecurity.org. URL accessed on 2006-05-14.
5. ^ "AIDC Ching-Kuo F-CK-1 (IDF)." Milavia. URL accessed on 2006-05-14.
6. ^ "AIDC F-CK-1A/B Ching Kuo Indigenous Defense Fighter." TaiwanAirPower.org. URL accessed on 2006-05-14.
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Comparable aircraft
* F-20
* JF-17
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thrust to weight ratio......you really need to read more.....Originally posted by spartan6:Hmmm 1:1 in Tons is it? -
Yah, i really need 2 read more
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Well can some1 enlighten me ,at lest i get 2 learn something
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Successful Meteor missile firings with Gripen completed
An important stage in the Meteor missile programme was reached today when the second Air Launched Demonstration (ALD) firing took place.
6/20/2006 | This successfully continued the first Meteor firing campaign with a Gripen fighter aircraft at the FMV Vidsel test range in northern Sweden.
“The successful ALD-firings with Gripen, demonstrates that Saab is fully committed to deliver both knowledge and expertise in aircraft integration and advanced flight testing for the development of future air dominance capabilities for Europe’s new generation combat aircraft systems”, says Lennart Sindahl, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Saab Aerosystems.
In 2001, Swedish authorities signed an international agreement to provide the Gripen new generation fighter aircraft as a test platform for testing the high-tech Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Meteor missile.
The Meteor programme is an international cooperation between leading aerospace companies in Europe. The Meteor programme is being led by MBDA, in partnership with Saab Bofors Dynamics, and SpainÂ’s INMIZE. TodayÂ’s successful firing demonstrates that Saab is playing an important role in future European defence development programmes.
“Saab has fully met the requirements for reaching these important firings for the Meteor programme. It has been very interesting and a challenge for all of us to be a part of this international collaboration. I am proud to say that Saab has proven to be a reliable and capable partner for the integration of complex future missile systems”, says Thomas Hellström, Project Manager Meteor at Saab Aerosystems.
“Meteor was rail-launched from Gripen at an altitude of 23,000 ft. The missile successfully transitioned to its operation according to plan and all the objectives have been fulfilled“, said Magnus Ljungdahl, Gripen Test Pilot at Saab Aerosystems.
Several important flight test campaigns will be performed with Meteor on the Gripen combat aircraft during 2006 and onwards.
Saab is one of the worldÂ’s leading high-technology companies, with its main operations focusing on defence, aviation and space. The group covers a broad spectrum of competence and capabilities in systems integration.
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Hope we replace our amraam with meteor
