The Cruzex exercise was a considerable effort for the Brazilian Air Force, which is still in the early stages of bringing the Gripen into service.
Credit: Tony Osborne/AW&ST
Brazil put its new Saab Gripen fighters through their paces in a major international exercise, and the type’s operations were observed closely by potential regional buyers of the aircraft. Less than two years after deliveries began, Brazil’s F-39E Gripens—possibly the most potent combat aircraft in...
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