The Saab JAS 39A (single-seater) and JAS 39B (dual-seater) 'Gripen' are Swedish multi-role fighter aircraft first flown in December 1988 and in operational service with the Swedish Air Force. The Gripen is equipped to carry an extensive range of air-to-air and air-to-surface weaponry, including rocket pods, stand-off dispenser weapons, short and medium range air-to-air missiles, Maverick missiles and an internally mounted Mauser 27 mm cannon. The Gripen has seven external hard points for carrying payloads, one at each wingtip, two under each wing and one on the fuselage centreline. Sidewinder AIM-9L air-to-air missiles are mounted on the wingtips Anti-ship missiles include the radar guided Saab RBS15F and the Maverick missile. The air-to-air missiles include MICA and the AIM-120B. Research JAS 39
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