JAS39 GRIPEN
An initial batch of 30 production JAS39As for the Swedish air force was ordered in 1982, followed by a second batch of 110, including 14 JAS 39B two-seaters in 1992. Batch 1 deliveries began in 1993 and the last Batch 2 aircraft will be delivered in 2002. A decision on a third production batch of JAS39s is scheduled for 1997. The first JAS39B was flown in 1996 and deliveries will begin in 1998. Saab and BAe are collaboratively working on an export variant of the Gripen. Variants of the JAS39 are being offered to some former Warsaw Pact states.
J35J DRAKEN
The Swedish air force upgraded 64 J35F Drakens to J35J standard between 1987 and 1991 to maintain effectiveness into the late 1990s. The J35J life-extension programme includes an extensive system update, with a modified radar and improved infra-red sensor.
340AEW
The first production Saab 340 AEW&C (airborne early-warning and command and control) aircraft was delivered to the Swedish air force in April 1995 with deliveries commencing in 1996. The aircraft is a variant of the Saab 340B regional airliner modified to carry the Ericsson ERIEYE mission system.
2000 AEW&C
The Saab 2000 regional airliner is also offered as a platform for the Ericsson ERIEYE Mission System. The Saab 2000 AEW&C will accommodate up to five operator consoles.
Source: Flight International
