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Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« on: January 05, 2012, 09:37:23 AM »
Whilst trawling the web for some info, I came upon this pic which I thought I'd share.

http://www.mycity-military.com/slika.php?slika=2705_53826587_JAS-39%20Gripen%20for%20India-1.jpg

Regards,

John
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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2012, 09:42:34 AM »
Is looking formidable !

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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2012, 09:47:44 AM »
Some more Indian Gripen renderings:






Definitely Whiff fodder now given India is selecting between the Typhoon and Rafale for its next fighter.

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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2012, 01:07:07 PM »
No comment necessary:

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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2012, 08:02:19 PM »
No comment necessary:




That's plenty cool with the addition of the IRST ball alone never mind carrier capability.

I've always felt that Gripen lacked something in the fearsom factor by having only one engine.
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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2012, 02:25:46 AM »
found online:

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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2012, 02:29:32 AM »
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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2012, 06:47:07 AM »
what are the things trailing behind the wingtips?
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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2012, 07:12:56 AM »
what are the things trailing behind the wingtips?

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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2012, 03:48:31 PM »
« Last Edit: May 19, 2013, 12:38:10 PM by GTX_Admin »
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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2013, 03:46:37 PM »
And possibly, a decent 1:48 kit is coming.   
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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2013, 05:12:46 AM »
Speaking of Brazil...






Story here regarding moves to interest Brazil in the Sea Gripen
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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2013, 09:49:51 AM »
Yep.  See here:




Not sure why but your images don't show up for me, Greg...

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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2013, 12:17:25 PM »
Yep.  See here:




Not sure why but your images don't show up for me, Greg...


No images or hyperlink. ???

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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2013, 12:38:53 PM »
Try now... ;)
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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2013, 02:25:37 PM »
Much better, thank you! :)

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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2013, 03:02:25 PM »
I guess when you are making models to sell your airplane anything less than pristine is a no go!  ;) 
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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2013, 02:56:51 AM »
While usually going outside the borders of my own nation for inspiration,  a US DACM Gripen in some sort of desert scheme would be cool.
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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2013, 04:19:44 PM »
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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #19 on: May 20, 2013, 04:29:54 PM »
Surprised well that turned out.  Looks meant for USAF markings and is on ADC duty  :)

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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #20 on: May 29, 2013, 02:41:25 AM »
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Offline Logan Hartke

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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #21 on: May 29, 2013, 02:57:20 AM »
I did one of those many moons ago.



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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #22 on: May 29, 2013, 03:05:02 AM »
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I suppose a Gripen with Finnish roundels is still a real possibility.

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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #23 on: May 29, 2013, 07:51:37 AM »
I did one of those many moons ago.

Nice work Logan. That looks so right!
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Re: Saab JAS-39 Gripen
« Reply #24 on: July 06, 2013, 04:10:31 AM »
I always liked the original renderings of the Gripen before it entered service:

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