Another factor is the versatility of the JAS 39 Gripen, as it is a light single-engine aircraft with high mobility and modern technology. It can perform a variety of air combat missions, including intercepting enemy air targets, attacking ground targets, and air reconnaissance.
The flexible combat capabilities of the JAS 39 Gripen are very suitable for conversion for many different purposes. In addition, Swedish fighter aircraft are also famous for their significantly lower operating costs compared to other fighter aircraft of the same time.
Historically, the JAS 39 Gripen has participated in many conflicts around the world, including in Libya and Afghanistan. It has repeatedly proven its effectiveness and earned its reputation.
The Ukrainian battlefield is completely different
The JAS 39 Gripen is a great aircraft, but it will not change the course of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
If present in Ukraine, the opponents of Swedish fighter aircraft will not be inferior opponents such as Libya and Afghanistan, but the Russian Air Force has outstanding advantages in terms of quantity, quality, and combat proficiency. Along with that, the Russians’ famous air defense system with multi-layered weapon complexes makes any mistake costly.
Although the JAS 39 Gripen has powerful features, it is difficult to reverse the current situation on the Ukrainian battlefield. Photo: Topwar
Along with that, both JAS 39 and F-16 were delivered as aid in limited quantities. Therefore, even with tactical and functional advantages, the above-mentioned fighters can only create more damage to the Russian Army, but cannot prevent the tactical initiative and Russia’s battlefield strategy because the Ukrainian Army is exhausted due to lack of support from the US and the West, as well as the most solid front lines built by Kiev over the years in Donbass are collapsing.
According to Topwar’s assessment, any modern weapon cannot change the current battlefield situation in Ukraine. Therefore, like many other aid weapons, if the F-16 or JAS 39 Gripen appears in Ukraine, it will soon “lose its sanctity” similar to the modern weapons previously transferred by the US and the West. delivered to Kiev.
TUAN SON (summary)