MMRCA ครบกำหนดส่งข้อเสนอไปเมื่อวานนี้แล้วครับ ทั้ง 6 ผู้ผลิตก็ส่งข้อเสนอไปเรียบร้อยรวมถึง Gripen ด้วย แต่แบบแผนที่ส่งไปเป็น Gripen IN ซึ่งใช้แบบแผนของ Gripen NG (Next Generation) ทำ มันเพิ่มพิสัยบินรวมถึงเพิ่มตำบลติดอาวุธไปอีกเยอะเลย

แต่ก็นั่นแหละครับ Gripen ยังรั้งท้ายใน MMRCA ของอินเดียอยู่ดี ถ้า Gripen เข้ารอบสุดท้ายก็คงน่าแปลกใจมากทีเดียวครับ

Gripen IN – The Complete Solution

Operational
A next generation state-of-the-art Net Centric Warfare true multi-role fighter that meets all the Indian Air Force defined operational requirements.

Gripen IN is a tailored version of the Gripen NG next generation fighter, which includes increased combat range and endurance, additional weapons carriage capability and increased payload, the more powerful General Electric F414G engine and supercruise capability.

Weapons System and Weapons
The latest generation of weapons system, with an open and flexible architecture providing ease of integration of new equipment, systems and weapons.

Fully integrated advanced sensors and weapon fusion, including an AESA radar and IRST sensor.

A wide range of weapons, which can be sourced from manufacturers worldwide, gives the Indian Air Force freedom of choice by avoiding sole source supply constraints.

Transfer of Technology
A comprehensive Transfer of Technology (ToT) programme, ensuring access and transfer of technology to enable India to manage all aspects of the life cycle for the Gripen IN.

Economical
Unbeatable low acquisition, operation and support costs compared to alternative platforms.

Support and Training
A reliable, innovative, cost-effective and life-time logistics support solution sourced from Indian suppliers with support from Saab and its partners.

State-of-the-art training facilities that combine synthetic training aids and real fighters, for the training of pilots and maintenance personnel.

Offset-Industrial Co-operation
Genuine commitment to deliver real industrial co-operation, creating indigenous capabilities in advanced defence technology areas. Saab has an unbeatable track record when it comes to fulfilling offset obligations.

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