JAS-39 Gripen

Gripen Maritime is part of the Gripen E-series. We are establishing Gripen Maritime as its new generation carrier-based fighter for the future. Intended for both CATOBAR and STOBAR operations, the Gripen Maritime size and flight/hangar deck manoeuvrability will offer a simple and robust fighter in terms of all embarked operations. Its small logistics footprint and reduced spares inventory will make it significantly more maintainable and require far fewer personnel than existing fleet fighters.

Marinised engine
Gripen Maritime will meet or exceed all operational requirements for maritime fast jet operator nations around the world. The fighter can operate in high humidity and is designed to withstand the corrosive effect of salt water ingress. The GE 414G engine is fully marinised for embarked operations.

Steady deck landings
Rapid pitch and roll authority as well as precision glide slope control will give Gripen Maritime pilots an ideal platform for safe and steady deck landings.

Veranschlagt sind im Entwurf auch die Betriebskosten: 102 Millionen Franken pro Jahr (6 Millionen Franken für den Betrieb von Immobilien inklusive). Die Betriebskosten pro Stunde sind in der Vorlage nicht explizit erwähnt. Diese betragen bei Berücksichtigung der aufgeführten Jahreskosten für Personal (24 Millionen), Instandhaltung (51 Millionen) und Treibstoff (21 Millionen) deutlich mehr, als Saab in früheren *Präsentationen Journalisten vorlegte. Der Berechnung der Betriebskosten pro Stunde legt die Schweiz eine Flug*betriebszeit von 180 Stunden pro Jahr zugrunde. Bei 22 Gripen ergibt dies Kosten von 24'242 Franken pro Flugstunde. Saab gab anlässlich einer Präsentation in Schweden einen Preis von unter 10'000 Franken an. Hier ergibt sich noch Erklärungsbedarf.

The draft also includes the operating costs: CHF 102 million per year (CHF 6 million included for the operation of real estate). The operating costs per hour are not explicitly mentioned in the template. Taking into account the listed annual costs for personnel (24 million), maintenance (51 million) and fuel (21 million), these are significantly more than Saab presented to journalists in previous presentations. Switzerland bases the calculation of the operating costs per hour on a flight operating time of 180 hours per year. With 22 gripen this results in costs of 24'242 francs per flight hour. On the occasion of a presentation in Sweden, Saab stated that the price was less than CHF 10,000. There is still a need for explanation here.