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The '''Aestrup EF-105 Gripen''' is a series of single-engined air superiority fighters designed by Aestrup Luftfahrtsselskab AB for the [[Acrean Air Force]]. | The '''Aestrup EF-105 Gripen''' is a series of single-engined air superiority fighters designed by Aestrup Luftfahrtsselskab AB for the [[Acrean Air Force]]. The Gripen formed a core component of Acrea's air defence forces until the 1970s. With its double delta wing and Mach 2 capability, it was one of the first true supersonic fighters in service. Although it began service in 1957, constant upgrades to the Gripen's peripheral and core systems, avionics, airframe, and powerplants contributed to its long service life. Owing to its delta wing, the Gripen earned a reputation as a supremely agile and formidable dogfighter, capable of extreme angles of attack. | ||
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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* '''Wing Area:''' 49.2 sq. m (530 sq ft) | * '''Wing Area:''' 49.2 sq. m (530 sq ft) | ||
* '''Empty Weight:''' 7,865 kg (17,339 lb) | * '''Empty Weight:''' 7,865 kg (17,339 lb) | ||
* '''Powerplant:''' MD EJ700 afterburning turbofan | * '''Powerplant:''' MD EJ700 afterburning turbofan | ||
===Performance=== | ===Performance=== | ||
Latest revision as of 06:12, 28 April 2023
| EF-105 Gripen | |
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| Acrean Air Force EF-105C | |
| Role | Air superiority fighter |
| National origin |  Acrea
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| Manufacturer | Aestrup Luftfahrtsselskab AB |
| Design group | Aestrup Luftfahrtsselskab AB |
| First flight | 1955 |
| Introduction | 1957 |
| Retired | 1975 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Royal Acrean Air Force
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| Produced | 1952-1965 |
The Aestrup EF-105 Gripen is a series of single-engined air superiority fighters designed by Aestrup Luftfahrtsselskab AB for the Acrean Air Force. The Gripen formed a core component of Acrea's air defence forces until the 1970s. With its double delta wing and Mach 2 capability, it was one of the first true supersonic fighters in service. Although it began service in 1957, constant upgrades to the Gripen's peripheral and core systems, avionics, airframe, and powerplants contributed to its long service life. Owing to its delta wing, the Gripen earned a reputation as a supremely agile and formidable dogfighter, capable of extreme angles of attack.
Development
Design
Operational History
Variants
Operators
Former Operators
Specifications (EF-105C Block II)
General Characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 15.35 m (50 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 9.42 m (30 ft 11 in)
- Height: 3.89 m (12 ft 9 in)
- Wing Area: 49.2 sq. m (530 sq ft)
- Empty Weight: 7,865 kg (17,339 lb)
- Powerplant: MD EJ700 afterburning turbofan
Performance
- Maximum Speed: Mach 2 at altitude
- Service Ceiling: 20,000 m
Armament
- Guns: 2 x 30mm cannon with 400 rounds
- Payload: 8 external hardpoints for ordnance with a capacity of up to 2,900 kg, two additional hardpoints for drop tanks
See Also
- Aircraft of Comparable Role, Configuration, and Era
Acrean Military Aircraft | ||
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| Fighters and Interceptors |  | |
| Bombers | ||
| Helicopters | ||