Gripen E/F

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Nov 19, 2025

What are the main specifications of the Gripen's Raven ES-05 radar?

The Raven ES‑05 is an X‑band AESA fire‑control radar developed by Selex/Leonardo for the Gripen E/F; its headline capability is a roll‑repositionable AESA antenna that gives a very wide field of regar...

Dec 2, 2025

In what combat roles and mission profiles does the Gripen excel or lag versus Eurofighter, F-16, Su-35, and F-35?

The Gripen E/F is a light, single‑engine 4.5‑generation multirole designed for low cost, dispersed operations and strong sensor‑linking; its strengths are sustainment, EW/modularity and cost per fligh...

Feb 5, 2026

In real-world engagements, how have Gripen E/F, F-35, and Rafale EW systems performed against contemporary SAM and radar threats?

Available public reporting offers claims — largely from enthusiast blogs, forums and trade press — that , F‑35 and bring different strengths to contests with and radars, but there is almost no open, i...

Dec 16, 2025

What are the estimated unit costs and lifecycle support prices Saab offered for Gripen E/F to Canada?

Saab’s public pitch to Canada emphasizes guaranteed price certainty, industrial offsets (claims of 6,000–10,000 Canadian jobs) and lower sustainment and operating costs versus the F‑35; Saab’s Canada-...

Nov 27, 2025

In real-world missions (air superiority, SEAD/DEAD, ISR, multirole strike), what operational strengths and limitations arise from the Gripen E/F’s sensors versus those of the F-35 and Rafale?

Gripen E/F’s sensor suite emphasizes distributed networking, a swashplate-mounted ES-05 AESA with wide scanning, and strong electronic warfare (EW) and passive-sensor integration that favor cooperativ...