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jezpee.bsky.social @jezpee.bsky.social

i read somewhere that Gripen is planning to change their engine to french Rafales engine to avoid american control.

aug 24, 2025, 5:37 am • 2 0

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Darkwing @darkwinganka.bsky.social

I have heard that rumour too. It would be really interesting if it worked out well, but it would be a really difficult change so until I hear anything from Saab I think it must be treated simply as a rumour.

aug 24, 2025, 10:46 am • 0 0 • view
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ombudsmannen.bsky.social @ombudsmannen.bsky.social

Even better would be to swap in an Ukrainian engine

aug 24, 2025, 11:02 am • 1 0 • view
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jezpee.bsky.social @jezpee.bsky.social

True :D

aug 24, 2025, 11:05 am • 0 0 • view
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jezpee.bsky.social @jezpee.bsky.social

Agree. Its probably just in planning stage and if they go ahead with it, it would probably take years to plan and develop and test for the new engine. Seems like a last resort to change the Gripen to fit this new engine. Probably it will stay as a rumor for now.

aug 24, 2025, 11:04 am • 1 0 • view