The Gripen takes to the Skies

[C]

Err no, Dec '89 if memory serves. Went into service with the SAF in '96.

I think Souch might have been referring to the first flight of a Hungarien Gripen?

[Craig.]

The Gripen while good, wouldn't last 30 seconds in a fight with the Tyhoon. Its thrust to weight isn't even comperable to eurofighter.

[ozzy72]

I doubt it as we're not getting them until next year. The first test flights by Hungarian pilots were done 2000 or 2001 I can't remember which...

[Souichiro]

I think Souch might have been referring to the first flight of a Hungarien Gripen?

Yup that is what I meant

[C]

I doubt it as we're not getting them until next year. The first test flights by Hungarian pilots were done 2000 or 2001 I can't remember which...

Its feasible though - the first Hungarian Gripen entered the last satge of production in October, and that was due to last 4 months, after which flight testing was to commence...

[C]

16th Feb 2005...

Hungarian Gripen First Flight

[Souichiro]

The title in AFM said first hungarian Gripen takes to the sky or something like it.

[AlphaBravo]

cool! where u get it form?