South African Gripen makes first flight

South Africa's new Gripen fighter made its first flight in Sweden last week, aircraft marketer Gripen International said Nov. 14. The dual-seat aircraft's basic flight control systems, engine, hydraulics and electrics were validated by two pilots during a one hour and 10 minute flight on Nov. 11...

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