Gripen. by kgb224
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I lightning fast plane. Everyone can just imagine how difficult it was for me capturing this type of plane on camera as it is so fast. I god some satisfying captures of it though.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_JAS_39_Gripen
The Saab JAS 39 Gripen (English: Griffin) is a lightweight single-engine multirole fighter manufactured by the Swedish aerospace company Saab. It was designed to replace the Saab 35 Draken and 37 Viggen in the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet). The Griffin features delta wings and canards, as well as relaxed stability design and fly-by-wire technology.
In 1979, the Swedish government began development studies for an aircraft capable of fighter, attack and reconnaissance missions to replace the Saab 35 Draken and 37 Viggen. One of Saab's designs was chosen, and was developed into the JAS 39. Comparatively small relative to similar fighters, the Gripen has a top speed of Mach 2. Eight hardpoints allow it to carry various bombs and missiles, supplemented by the 27 mm Mauser BK-27 cannon. Its GE F404-derived Volvo-Flygmotor RM12 produces more than 80 kilonewtons (18,000 lbf) of thrust with afterburner, giving the aircraft a thrust-to-weight ratio of 0.97.
Beset by early problems with its avionics during flight testing, during which a prototype was lost, the aircraft entered service in 1997. Saab has since co-operated with other aerospace companies in marketing the aircraft internationally, and has achieved moderate success in Central Europe, South Africa and Southeast Asia. More than 264 Gripens have been delivered or ordered as of 2011.[3]
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Comments (12)
Gosh, Christo! Well done!
thats one mean looking plane thanks for sharing mate
You have got some great shots mate. I wouldn't want to be in one up against an F-22 though!
This is a fantastic capture Christo, well done my friend.
They are quite difficult to photograph...well done on this one!
wowww my friend , it is fantastic , very impresive capture , congrats , well seen !
Doing well Christo big fast birds of all genre are tricky ;-)
Without a doubt difficult, dear friend! And what's more laterally! Very beautiful shot !
Not always have the ideal position to take a clic my friend .But when the good surprise to reveal our smile increases. Well done a great job ((5 + +)) Ont a pas toujours la position idéale pour prendre une pose mon ami Mais bon quand les surprise se révèlent notre sourire augmente . Bravo un superbe travail ((5++))
Congratulations, what a brilliant capture, good on you..
I'm happy if I can get a prop-aircraft in the frame, so hats off to you for this.
Great capture Christo. He almost got away lol!