GKN Delivers First Upgraded RM12 Engine For Swedish Gripen Fighters

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Credit: via GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace has delivered the first of a new upgraded version of the RM12 engine to power the Swedish Air Force’s Saab Gripen C/D fighters. The RM12EP or Enhanced Performance modifies the GE Aerospace F404-derived powerplant with improved turbine hardware and updated engine control software that...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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