Indian evaluation of Gripen

F 17 were visited on Wednesday by a technical evaluation team from the Indian Air Force along with representatives from the Defense industry. During the intensive, information-packed days briefings were held on Gripen's operational capabilities, various support and logistical functions, technical features were studied.

Foto: Pernilla Bökman / Försvarsmakten

We are here to evaluate and confirm the Gripen system based on the technical performance as presented to us earlier

Says one of the Indian representatives. He also claims that the price is not crucial at this stage but rather the function and lifetime of the aircraft system.

After a busy day at the F17 wing the visitors went to the F7 wing at Såtenäs for continued demonstration of the Gripen system.

(Source in swedish)
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