FPP068 - JAS 39 Gripen
Bomber Month was a blast but it’s back to our namesake aircraft this week with a look at the Saab JAS 39 Gripen ( https://saab.com/gripen/ ). Mikael “Duke” Grev, former lieutenant in the Swedish Air Force ( https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/en/about/organisation/the-air-force/ ) , joins us to discuss this delta-wing, canard-equipped, single-engine fighter including it’s armament, performance, and many variants. Read more on Duke’s Gripen experiences in his Hushkit article ( https://hushkit.net/2019/04/15/flying-fighting-in-the-gripen-interview-with-a-swedish-air-force-pilot/ ) , and check out his company Avioniq here ( https://www.avioniq.se/ ). During the listener question segment, guest co-host Tra “Fish” Calisch returns to help us address sporting event flyovers, wingmen training and responsibilities, and the future of manned naval aviation. Bumper music by Jaime Lopez / announcements by Clint Bell ( https://www.clintbellproductions.com/ ). This episode was produced by our friends at The MuscleCar Place Podcast Network ( http://www.themusclecarplace.com/ ). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
