Sweden will transfer 16 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine and sell 22 more, with deliveries expected starting in 2027 as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its air defenses.
Fairly well. They have different strengths and weaknesses. The Gripen is designed to work with a minimal crew on dispersed airstrips.
500-1000m straight road is a runway for it. It’s designed to fight Russia, so it should be a good fit for Ukraine.
How do the gripens measure up to say F-16’s and the like?
Fairly well. They have different strengths and weaknesses. The Gripen is designed to work with a minimal crew on dispersed airstrips. 500-1000m straight road is a runway for it. It’s designed to fight Russia, so it should be a good fit for Ukraine.