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mas datos del posible futuro del JAS-39
1. The current F404/RM12 can be upgraded to provide 15% more output pushing it above 20,000 lbs. That could be an option for the MLU of the current Gripens but not for a larger Gripen "N". Today the RM12 deliver 18,000 lbs of thrust at sea level.
2. The F414-400 used on F/A-18 Super Hornet and Growler is a slide-in replacement and require little work to the fuselage. It delivers in its standard GE version ~35% more thrust than F404 at 22,000 lbs.
3. There's also a new F414 in test-phase at GE providing a further 20% more thrust than the current F414. I.e up to 26,400 lbs. A plausable choice and delivers 50% more thrust than the current RM12 but would Gripen be willing to become the first customer ?
4. Another option proposed by Saab and the Swedish military is to build a demonstrator jet capable of accepting a larger engine diameter. A GE engine here is the F110-GE-132 sold to UAE in the F16. It delivers up to 32,500 lbs of thrust.
mas datos del posible futuro del JAS-39
1. The current F404/RM12 can be upgraded to provide 15% more output pushing it above 20,000 lbs. That could be an option for the MLU of the current Gripens but not for a larger Gripen "N". Today the RM12 deliver 18,000 lbs of thrust at sea level.
2. The F414-400 used on F/A-18 Super Hornet and Growler is a slide-in replacement and require little work to the fuselage. It delivers in its standard GE version ~35% more thrust than F404 at 22,000 lbs.
3. There's also a new F414 in test-phase at GE providing a further 20% more thrust than the current F414. I.e up to 26,400 lbs. A plausable choice and delivers 50% more thrust than the current RM12 but would Gripen be willing to become the first customer ?
4. Another option proposed by Saab and the Swedish military is to build a demonstrator jet capable of accepting a larger engine diameter. A GE engine here is the F110-GE-132 sold to UAE in the F16. It delivers up to 32,500 lbs of thrust.