Saab Gripen E

The Saab Gripen E is a new generation fighter with a pilot, maximum speed of Mach 2, integrated sensor package and fully digital cockpit with a focus on high situational awareness.

Range
Passengers: 1 pilot
Speed: Mach 2
Cabin: Digital cockpit with Wide Area Display (48 x 20 cm), HUD and Helmet Mounted Display.
Ceiling: 16,000 m
Climb rate
Takeoff: 500 m (minimum take-off distance)

Overview

Summary

Gripen E is a combat platform designed to operate in a high-pressure tactical environment, with a continuous update cycle and an evolution-oriented architecture. It combines speed performance with a suite of sensors and electronic warfare to maintain situational advantage in intensely contested scenarios.

Digital cockpit with high situational awareness

Wide Area Display, HUD and HMD work together to prioritize information and support quick decision-making in flight.

Mach 2 with minimum takeoff of 500 m

The envelope combines high speed with the ability to operate in more restricted runway scenarios.

15 to 25 minute turnaround

The window for rearming and repositioning the aircraft favors a high operational tempo.

Cabin

Space and onboard experience

In the cockpit, Gripen E adopts a pilot-centric interface, with a panoramic Wide Area Display, HUD and HMD working together to reduce cognitive load and accelerate decision-making in flight. Instead of excess information, the cockpit organizes mission data in a prioritized manner, which improves reading of the tactical picture in moments of greater demand.

Performance

What the official numbers show

In the objective numbers of the model, the Gripen E combines Mach 2 maximum speed, maximum altitude of 16,000 m, minimum take-off distance of 500 m, maximum take-off weight of 16,500 kg and maximum thrust of 98 kN. The turnaround time of 15 to 25 minutes reinforces the proposed operation with high availability between missions.

Analysis for purchase

Reading for the purchasing executive

For a defense decision maker, Gripen E stands out when the priority is maintaining rapid response capabilities with controlled life cycle costs and an open architecture for evolution. It is a suitable aircraft for forces that value employment flexibility, recurring technological updates and fleet operational availability.

Gallery

Aircraft photos

Quick specs

Reference specifications

Segment: Military aircraft (caca)
Passengers: 1 pilot
Speed: Mach 2
Cabin: Digital cockpit with Wide Area Display (48 x 20 cm), HUD and Helmet Mounted Display.
Ceiling: 16,000 m
Takeoff distance: 500 m (minimum take-off distance)
Length: 15.2m
Wingspan: 8.6m
Max Takeoff Weight: 16,500 kg
Max Thrust: 98 kN
Hardpoints: 10
Combat Turnaround: 15-25 minutes
Official page: https://www.saab.com/products/gripen-e-series