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Genre: Science & Technology
Date of upload: Apr 24, 2024 ^^
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One thing that could be highlighted even more was the datalink angle that the Swedish airforce started using in its fighter aircraft in the 60s, which to my knowledge other nations didnt, at least not to the same extent. This was a hidden capability that would have enhanced the impact of the Swedish airforce significantly. I believe Datalink has only been used by other nations fighter aircraft much later, like in the 2000s. I do know that when the JAS39 Gripen first went to Red Flag in the early 2000s they used it to great effect against other nations aircraft, or it might be that they used it in a way other nations didnt.
The other thing worth mentioning is that they did have some structural problems in the early 70s that caused some crashes and at one time all Viggens were stopped from flying before they figured out what the problem was, which was an overloading of one of the wing beams inside the wing causing it to fracture.
Nice video all in all
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Can't believe how the Swedish can do so much by themselves! Even the US needs partners these days, they should be commended 😅 I know cause I bought the world's fastest single cylinder bike ever produced, the Swedish Husaberg 650 Supermotard😅 crazy fast beast to ride, like riding a wheel standing rocket! I LOVE Sweden! We studied it in grade one in 1980 and this is why my favourite colours are blue and yellow...the Swedish flag😅😅 I love them
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@frankandersen3195
2 weeks ago
Beautiful aircraft, innovative and really an achievement for such a small country. Not an interceptor like F106 and the Lightning nor a high altitude aircraft like the U2/ SR71. but a true multirole aircraft, just as smaller nations need it. As a Dane I am still a little disappointed that Denmark did not choose this aircraft back in the 70'ies. We had the Draken and were very satisfied with it. Well, but the F-16 was allso a good aicraft and cheaper. Anyhow: Now the Gripen is taking over worldwide, Heja Sverige 🙂
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