Brazil Prepares to Receive Supersonic Fighter Gripen, Capable of Crossing the Country in Just One Hour, Marking a Major Advance in Air Defense

Written by Rafaela Fabris

Published on 04/06/2024 at 15:40

O Brasil está prestes a dar um grande salto na sua capacidade de defesa aérea com a chegada do caça supersônico Gripen, fabricado pela empresa sueca Saab. Este avião impressionante, capaz de atingir 2400 km/h, será uma peça-chave na proteção do espaço aéreo brasileiro. Imagem: Novo Tempo Militar/Divulgação

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Brazil Is About to Make a Major Leap in Its Air Defense Capabilities with the Arrival of the Supersonic Gripen Fighter Jet Manufactured by Swedish Company Saab. This Impressive Aircraft, Capable of Reaching 2400 km/h, Will Be a Key Asset in Protecting Brazilian Airspace.

The Gripen is the most modern aircraft in Latin America. Developed over 16 years, this supersonic fighter represents a significant advancement in military technology. Capable of flying at altitudes up to 16,000 meters and reaching speeds of 2400 km/h, the Gripen can cover large distances quickly. With full armament, it has a range of 1,500 km, and without payload, it can reach up to 4,000 km.

So far, only eight Gripens have been delivered to Brazil over 10 years, which many consider slow. However, an agreement between Saab and Embraer promises to speed up this process. Embraer’s factory in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo, is being prepared to produce 15 of the 36 fighters ordered by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).

The Assembly of Gripens in Brazil Is an Essential Part of the Contract, Which Includes Technology Transfer

Components such as wings and fuselages are sent from Sweden to Brazil, where Brazilian engineers and technicians, trained by Saab, perform the final assembly. This process includes the installation of electronic systems, landing gear, avionics, and other essential equipment.

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The Arrival of the Supersonic Gripen Fighter Not Only Modernizes the FAB Fleet, But Also Places Brazil in a Prominent Position in the Aerospace Industry

Local production and technology transfer strengthen the country’s defensive capability and open doors for future fighter exports to other regions. With these new fighters, Brazil will be able to defend its vast territory much more effectively. The Gripen, with its incredible speed and versatility, will be a valuable asset for Brazil’s security and sovereignty.

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04/06/2024 18:53

A tecnologia de produção de caças é importante para o País, mas as guerras atuais estão mostrando uma nova realidade: Drones!!!!

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Brazil Prepares to Receive Supersonic Fighter Gripen, Capable of Crossing the Country in Just One Hour, Marking a Major Advance in Air Defense

Brazil Is About to Make a Major Leap in Its Air Defense Capabilities with the Arrival of the Supersonic Gripen Fighter Jet Manufactured by Swedish Company Saab. This Impressive Aircraft, Capable of Reaching 2400 km/h, Will Be a Key Asset in Protecting Brazilian Airspace.

The Assembly of Gripens in Brazil Is an Essential Part of the Contract, Which Includes Technology Transfer

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Brazil Prepares to Receive Supersonic Fighter Gripen, Capable of Crossing the Country in Just One Hour, Marking a Major Advance in Air Defense

Brazil Is About to Make a Major Leap in Its Air Defense Capabilities with the Arrival of the Supersonic Gripen Fighter Jet Manufactured by Swedish Company Saab. This Impressive Aircraft, Capable of Reaching 2400 km/h, Will Be a Key Asset in Protecting Brazilian Airspace.

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A British company has installed in the middle of the ocean the world’s first floating platform that generates electricity 24 hours a day from the temperature difference between the surface and the depths of the Atlantic, without relying on wind or sun.

Brazil will harvest a record crop of up to 357 million tons of grains, but it does not have the capacity to store a large part of it. The storage deficit has reached the highest level in history and is equivalent to almost the entire production of Argentina.

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