I also feel like they should rework the current JAS39A into the JAS39A Early by ex. removing the internal countermeasures and maybe getting rid of the guided bombs. It would be a pretty significant blow in performance but since we already have the JAS39C on offer it would help differentiate the vehicle a bit more.
Also worth mentioning that the first few modification packages didn’t feature the Rb99 as the missile wasn’t fully incorperated in service until ~1999-2000
I believe it was fully integrated in 1995, and test fired for the first time by FMV in 1998. In 2002 it also received software updates
When I mean “Fully integrated” I mean that every aircraft had been programmed to handle the RB99 missile. FMV did several tests on both the JA37 and JAS39 prototypes before the missile was accepted into service. But as a firing capability the JAS39A was quite literally stuck with only Rb74s until 1-2 years after introduction.
Also JAS39A had internal countermeasures, although only 1 BOP/C from what I could find. Not sure about the BOL’s though. I’d imagine they were compatible by the time it retired in 2012
BOP/C earliest use evidence is in 2005. The JAS39A was planned to carry internal countermeasures from the very first prototype and mentions the capability, but you can’t find a single image of the 39A carrying the BOP/C dispenser before this.
I’ve found one being mounted on Gripen in 1999, I’ll see if I can find it again, but I gotta run to work in 5 minutes.
It was mounted on the underside btw
fantastic work! I never managed to find any pictures of it!
Edit: Boy 402 is also a good notation
Here is a picture of JAS 39A test firing the RB99 i.e. AMRAAM.
You can see Tail number 200, so sr is 39-200 which just happens to be JAS 39A.
Yep and that was just a test fire for a software update to the AIM120, it had been integrated before
it’d also mean there’s a 1:1 of tech tree to premium j35s lmao
That is utter bullshit, the JA37 lad is just a Viggen with the Gripens ARH capabilities integrated, the JAS 39A had amraams
Not quite, the J-35J integrated superior close air support capability (bombs)
no, it does, however this ability was intoduced in an earlier version and kept on for the J35J, so yes quite.
JA-37D add Rb-99, to 12.3 (because still no IRCCM)
JA-37C add Rb-74, BOL, to 11.3
J-35J for 11.0
Dunno about Rb-99 for the JAS-39A because that would mean two pretty much identical aircraft at 13.0 with nothing at 12.7, but still has potential.
what could the JAS-39C get like extra CAS stuff or is it just exactly the same
My idea is Rb 71 move to tier IV and exchange with Rb 99 but lose HMS mode & SARH from PS-05A radar and remove Rb 74(M)
For JA37D Viggen, gaijin give RB 99 under Rb 71 (DF) and increase max BR higher 11.3 for Air AB, Air RB & Air SB
My personal opinion, gaijin change radar to PS-05A Mk.3 (but placeholder like PS-05A) & new targeting pod (Litening III). and add new PGM (GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway II) on JAS39 Gripen C for sweden tech tree
This would be the most historically accurate weapons loadout, but I’m unsure of how even the JAS39 would handle 12.7 without IRCCM.
I hope PS-05A radar lost HMS mode & SARH. and removed Rb 74(M) from JAS39 Gripen A
I’m not sure JAS39 Gripen A stay at 12.7 or 12.3 BR
But JA37D Viggen higher 11.3 with gajin give Rb 99
Gaijin should give the 37D its Rb 99s, move it to 12.0 or 12.3 and remove some features from 39A. Germany gets a 3rd gen Amraam bus so why shouldnt we get one?
yup I remember reading it and I thought it was an excellent idea. Also got the whole NATO standardization of the 39C mixed up with amraam compatibility, didnt know the 39A had it from the getgo as well
