Naval Gripen Would Not Incur Serious Weight Penalty
Credit: SAAB CONCEPT
Saab believes modifying the Gripen NG to meet an Indian requirement for a carrier-borne fighter would add only 400 kg. (880 lb.), giving the aircraft—dubbed Sea Gripen—an empty weight of 7,500-8,000 kg. Last month, India issued a request for information for a carrier aircraft to several...
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