Jan 10, 2026
How does the Gripen E’s F414 engine compare to engines in rival fighters (F-16, Rafale, Typhoon) in thrust and fuel efficiency?
The Gripen E uses a single General Electric F414‑GE‑39E turbofan that Saab and GE describe as “more powerful” than the Gripen’s legacy engine and as a key enabler of increased range and payload . Agai...