Saab Gripen-Sweden's 21st Century Multirole Aircraft -Aerofax
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (684 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1857801377 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It represents one of the most advanced fighters in production today, and follows a distinctive line of Swedish jets including the Viggen and Draken. The Saab Gripen, first flown in 1988, entered service with the Swedish Air Force in June 1996. The Gripen is now raising particular interest in enthusiasts, as the program has become a joint SAAB/BAe Systems venture, and sales have now been made to the air forces of South Africa, and more recently to Hungary and the Czech Republic, with prospects of further sales including Poland.
KRISHNA JAGA said Excellent Technical Work- not meant for Modellers. his is an excellent book on the SAAB Gripen - the best so far till date.There is a huge amount of technical information which is unexpected in Excellent Technical Work- not meant for Modellers KRISHNA JAGA his is an excellent book on the SAAB Gripen - the best so far till date.There is a huge amount of technical information which is unexpected in 4.5/5 G Fighter - with superb photos and excellent design and diagrams - also replete with copious info on armament , avionics , radar , engine and design aspects .Chapters on early development , exports and Gripen prospects are also excellent . Would have liked more info on versions C/D and some more on training aspects - otherwise a MUST BUY for technical coverage !!Its not really meant for modellers - hence there are no close-ups or walk-arounds - one . .5/5 G Fighter - with superb photos and excellent design and diagrams - also replete with copious info on armament , avionics , radar , engine and design aspects .Chapters on early development , exports and Gripen prospects are also excellent . Would have liked more info on versions C/D and some more on training aspects - otherwise a MUST BUY for technical coverage !!Its not really meant for modellers - hence there are no close-ups or walk-arounds - one . Huge disappointment bela Ok, this is written from a modelers standpoint.The big problem is 90% of the pics are flight pics. very few on the ground so as far as getting detail walk around shots for modeling? FORGET it! no useful pics of the landing gear, no line drawings of the cockpit beyong the front panel, no shots of the wheels, no close ups of panel and rivit detail, no usable closeups of engine nozzles. 6 pics I had immediately recognized and had downloaded from the internet, there 2 poorly done pics of pilot/with suit. and the helmets were only lightly addressed. If you want page after page after page of pretty pl. Flying Saabs The Swedes have been building their own airplanes since WW2. They have a reputation of building advanced planes. Saab Aircraft Company has always been on the cutting edge of technology, willing to use the unconventional. Their jets are multi-role; interceptors, fight-bombers & reconnaissance all with ability to operate from improvised landing strips such as roads or highways.a useful consideration if your airbase has been destroyed.This book on the Grippen gives background on the design influences, decisions made to make this fourth generation fighter. While Sweden has been able to sell some of