English 
Spanish 
3 min read
The project will have a training service for FAB pilots for future operations. The installation of flight simulation equipment for Saab's Gripen E fighter aircraft marks yet another investment in the domestic market.
Aiming at the Brazilian market, Saab, a Swedish defense and security company, recently announced the installation of the first flight simulation equipment for the Gripen E fighter jet at the Anápolis air base, in Goiás. The novelty represents a significant advance in the training of Brazilian Air Force (FAB) pilots who will operate the aircraft. Common investment of BRL 200 million, the simulation equipment was manufactured in Linköping, Sweden, and transported by ship to the port of Santos.
See more details about the new FAB simulator
Saab invests in flight simulation equipment for the Gripen E fighter jet at Anápolis Air Force Base and trains professionals in the area for operations
Saab has strong plans for the Brazilian market throughout 2023. It has announced the installation of flight simulation equipment for the Gripen E fighter jet at Anápolis Air Force Base, in Goiás.
Gripen E's flight simulation equipment is considered one of the most advanced in the world, capable of even simulating air combat and bombing situations.
- Champion Logistics: The Secret to Delighting and Retaining Customers in E-commerce
- China will invest R$14 billion in the construction of the Intercity Train, connecting São Paulo and Campinas in 1 hour: sustainable project with cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionize Brazilian transport
- Logistics in Brazil: Challenges and Opportunities to be Discussed at ABM Week 2024
- Safety and Efficiency in Cargo Handling: The Power of Technical Inspections
It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, such as an image generation system that uses 14 laser projectors to create a high-resolution, realistic virtual environment.
Installation of the flight simulation equipment is an important milestone for the Gripen E development program in Brazil.
According to Saab, the choice of the Anápolis air base as the headquarters for the simulation equipment reinforces the company's commitment to contributing to the modernization of the Brazilian Armed Forces. For the FAB, simulation equipment represents an important resource for training and qualifying its pilots.
With the Gripen E flight simulation equipment installed at the Anápolis air base, FAB pilots will have access to an advanced and complete training tool. The simulation equipment is able to faithfully reproduce the flight characteristics of the fighter plane, allowing pilots to practice maneuvers and air combat situations in a safe and controlled environment.
In addition, the simulation equipment also allows pilots to practice emergency procedures, such as emergency landings and ejections, without the risks and costs associated with real flying.
With this, the FAB will be able to train its pilots more efficiently and safely, reducing the risk of accidents and maximizing the use of training.
Installation project for new flight simulation equipment for the Gripen E fighter jet in Anápolis reinforces the partnership between FAB and Saab
The installation of the Gripen E flight simulation equipment at the Anápolis air base is another step in the partnership between Brazil and Sweden in the development of the fighter jet.
Since being selected as the winner of the FAB competition in 2014, Saab has been working closely with Brazilian companies to develop and produce the Gripen E in Brazil.
According to Lieutenant-Colonel Aviator Gustavo Pascotto, commander of the 1st GDA, the advantages of the equipment are countless for the project.
“From basic to advanced, flight simulation equipment is used in two stages, covering its entire spectrum of use,” he said.
Thus, the flight simulation of the Gripen E fighter plane for Brazilian Air Force (FAB) pilots at Anápolis Air Force Base strengthens the relationship between Brazil and Saab.
