JonathanRL

All the countries? That is strange choice of words, considering Thailand want to order more of them. As regards to the South Africans, the contracts expired due to the South African budget not being large enough to keep them flying, something that would be an even more danger with the Rafaele. While I do not deny that the Rafaele may be a better aircraft, it is significantly more expensive to maintain and fly and thus is not really an option for most countries that has to think long and hard what to spend their money on. It seems the South African Government has chosen to rectify this however as they have signed a new contract for maintenance. The Czech Republic choose the Gripen over the F-16 who they had decided to procure. Hungary are pleased with theirs, Slovakia and Croatia are interested as well. As to regards to version, there are currently four versions that has seen service, one in prototype stage and one on the drawing board. The A and B was for the Swedish Air Force only, the C and D was improved versions for export with NATO and Air Refuelling capacity. B and D are for training and are dual seaters. Then we have the NG Model that will become the E and F versions. This airframe features larger body, two more pylons and a different tail. On the drawing Board is the Sea Gripen for Carrier Operations. India has maintained interest for this model - but will in all likelihood get Russian aircraft depending on how their deal with the Carrier goes forward. Brazil is another interested party, but their Carrier is barely floating. As regards to the entire Snowden thing, I am glad the Brazilians never read the Swedish newspapers where it clearly states we where one of NSAs primary partners in the spying.

Please confirm that the sound folder was installed properly. It contain the Engine sounds.

In 1995, a decision was proposed by the Security Council that the United Nations should raise their own standing forces. The proposal was backed fully by the Russian Government who saw it as a good way to keep standing forces in training with somebody else paying, but was ultimately a plot hatched by the United States to sell their new warships and warplanes, confident that the organisation would follow where the United Nations led. However, this did not turn out to be the case. While Russias offer to provide most of the ground forces was accepted, the treaties regarding warships and fighters was heavily disputed in the security council who each had their own airplane industry to think about. Negotiations was more intense then most dogfights as the diplomats argued for the Rafaele, for the Hornet, for the Flankers and Eurofighters and J-10s. A similar argument was forestalled in the Navy department where the United States as a gesture of good will decided to donate most of their aging Cruiser and Destroyer fleet to the cause, giving the United Nations a fair number of vessels to command. After eight months of negotiations, a choice still had not been made and the time was running out fast - a decision had to be made in less then two months. In order to buy more time, it was decided that none of the Security Council Permanent Members was allowed to sell the Jets and the United Nations would look for another fighter that fit the specifications; expecting the question to be returned to them once it was obvious that no other could produce a Jet that was good enough. It was at this moment that the Swedish delegation managed the impossible feat of simultaneously shutting up the Delegations of five major nations by declaring that by this decision, the Saab 39 Gripen was the only candidate left. Stunned, the diplomats turned on their advisor's, most who had simply fled in order not to be needlessly blamed. Two weeks later, a Ceremony announced the purchase of a special version of the Gripen, simply named the Saab 39 for United Nations service. Two-Seaters, with capacity for advanced weapons and electronic warfare, they saw service in the International Interventions against Lybia in 2011 and against North Korea in 2015. The sale of over 150 Jets to the United Nations also provided a boon for Saab to lease and sell their Gripen-A and Gripen-C to various smaller countries.

That is quite a package! Nicely done!

Sweden celebrates Christmas on the 24th, making a very boring 25th. So here is another one. S 29D - Swedish Coast Guard (1966)

Tunnan Mk IV - Israeli Defence Force (1956)

Got to admit it is very annoying to have it on a Sale and spent all my money on gifts for others. I really can´t fly with a towel, regardless what Douglas Adams say. Oh well. There is always more chances.

Tunnan Mk I - Israeli Defence Force (1954)

You may want to have a look at SF2: NA too :)

The US pulled that one on the Viggen once. Saab has learned since then.

They will purchase the Gripen-E/F (Also known as Gripen NG). However, they have said they may want to lease or rent Gripen-C as a gap-filler.

A mix.

No worries. I have done a similar Campaign myself. A big challenge, since you need to evade Phantoms and Tomcats and hit Ground Targets. You are able to win it tough, since the wing load makes you a lot more manoeuvrable.

Some nice opposition if I ever get a Gripen NG ;-)

If it is only for yourself, I would recommend using the Campaign Editor DLC.

File Name: Saab JAS 39 Gripen-C/D Força Aérea Brasileira Package File Submitter: JonathanRL File Submitted: 22 December 2013 File Category: Gripen Saab JAS 39 Gripen-C/D Força Aérea Brasileira Package by The Scandinavian Front Team The Saab JAS 39 Gripen (griffin) is a lightweight single-engine multirole fighter manufactured by the Swedish aerospacecompany Saab. It was designed to replace the Saab 35 Draken and 37 Viggen in the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet). The Gripen has a delta wing and canard configuration with relaxed stability design and fly-by-wire technology. It is powered by the Volvo-Flygmotor RM12 engine, a derivative of the General Electric F404, and has a top speed of Mach 2. Later aircraft are equipped for in-flight refuelling; most of the export aircraft have been designed to be compatible with NATO interoperability standards. The Aircraft was most recently leased by Brazil awaiting delivery of their Gripen-NG; At least 6 Gripen-C and Gripen-D will be avalible for the 2016 Olympics - most probably many more. This package contains two "Probable-in-near-future" Aircraft with correct serials, year-specific loadouts and correct weapons. JAS 39C-B(razil): The NATO-compatible version of Gripen with extended capabilities in terms of armament, electronics, etc. It uses large colour displays with English language, feet and knots instead of meters and km/h. This variant can also be refuelled in flight. JAS 39D-B(razil): The two-seat version of the C variant; otherwise similar to the B variant. Training variant. CREDITS: Gripen 3D Model by Gux, updated by CadetteBra Adjustments by dtmdragon Flight Model by Column5 Avionics by Jat & Moonjumper Skins by AGOSTINO, Decals by Paulopanz Weapons by Ravenclaw Serials by Team TSF Brazil Gripen Mods by Team TSF Fact Checking and application by Team TSF Loadouts and .ini editing by Team TSF Click here to download this file

Seems like Brazil will rent a number of Gripen-C. Do not say another word, I will be on my way to make one for our Brazilian Pilots in a jiffy.

Yeah, so when are some nice 3D Chap going to make me a Gripen E for TSF, eh?

Please note that during the Steam Winter Sale, DCS Products may show up. While I write this, all DCS products are 66% off.

Come now, chap. You got the Indian deal... Besides, you are taking it a lot better then some of your countrymen ;-)

If it is any comfort, Saab took a huge shitstorm for the use of corruption in its sales here in Sweden. I doubt they will try it again, and some say it is why the Indian contract was lost. I have to say this is the key thing here. Most of your issues seem to be from political decisions - and believe me when I say what that can do to a countrys defence forces! Our own forces suffer from that everyday - not our Gripens since Swedish defence right now is all about keeping the Arms industry in business at the expense of everything else. However, since your aircraft is leased from our Air Force, I would hope you take better care of them. Because that may cost you more money in the end.

Well, good for Dassault to get the Indian deal. If they had not got that, the Rafae would be buried now.

Cool bird! You are seriously talented!

First of all. My first comment was in jest. Second of all; you do the same mistake you accuse me of. The City of Visby has changed hands quite a few times, and almost always the method has been bloodshed. Below are the more famous examples. So how about we just settle that both are equally worthy of their name and leave it at that.