Let's talk about tech: Cold Climate Testing of an Arctic fighter
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- A jet fighter needs to be always combat ready, regardless of weather conditions, hot or cold. In order to make sure everything works despite harsh winter conditions, we perform cold climate tests for the Gripen fighter system, close to the Arctic circle in northern Sweden.
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I would like to see a episode on how you plan future developments. Is it just a shot in the dark or do you make educated guesses and if so how?
An episode where the radarsystems are explained from Tunnan to Gripen E, would be interesting. Or just how you went from B17 to Gripen.
I am curious on why the front landing gear changed from two wheels to just one on the E model.
Ett avsnitt om Visby-korvetten och dess kommande uppgradering!
Interested in the air-to-air METEOR missile!! Perfect for Gripen!!💥💥💥
Can we just take a moment to acknowledge how amazing it is that saab is making these videos to educate the general public on their amazing products
Our pleasure!
@@SaabGroup Can i buy one Gripen C?
@@SaabGroup griphin is one of the best medium weight fighter with low maintenance coast and has meteor like capable missile
@@proudnigerian2914
SAAB most likely already knows this.
@@gustaveliasson5395 but this plane has very crash
When my dad was still in the Belgian airforce, and responsible for cross-servicing and other tasks, he could bring the family to the airbase every year during sanicole airshow. I saw Hundreds of fighters up close this way, a very rare privilige for a civilian, especially a young lad. But of all the fighters i saw, the Saab Gripen stood out.
The Czech republic pilot, who flew this Gripen... He was in love with it. The way he talked about the Gripen, i never heard a man talk with so much faith in his machine. And the Czech airforce only had them for 2 years.
And i spoke to Many pilots. From many diffrent nations.
Just wanted to share my memory. Thank you Saab for making these amazing aircraft that protected european & beyond skies.
Thanks for sharing!
We all the faithful supporters of JAS-39 Gripen are not surprised!!!🫀🙏🥰
I also noticed mentioned that comment how user friendly it is and I know nazi and british plane fleet improved these small details in their air forces during WW2 with staggering results for ordinary men (which btw decide the war, not singular fighter aces). One expert told in tanks this is crucial difference why Leopard is so good despite having age as old as soviet made T-72 or T-80 platform.
But Im curious, is stealth that important? Saab also has similar setup with electronic jamming planes, crucial flying with stealth fighter, that why Gripen isnt used more than F35? To me it sounds very good cost benefit wise.
I was once very hopeful our TNI-AU Indonesia select JAS-39 Grippen...
Brazil was very smart in choosing Gripen. It's an incredible aircraft. Perfect for Brazil. Good job! Beautiful images. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Mr or Mrs SAAB person who is running this channel, I hope you have a good day. Thank you SAAB for making amazing vehicles, and doing your best to improve them.
If you stand with Ukraine, you should DENOUNCE the neo nazi paramilitaries and extremists that have held Ukraine hostage since 2014 and are using civilians for human shields so they can blame Russia. Just like we see with the empty maternity hospital in Mariupol that the Russians were warning about. But if course no one wants to listen to Russia.
@@stingingmetal9648 Your parents were last in the line when the brains were handed out?
The development process of a new vehicle from paper to reality would be very interesting.
a long journey, but sure worthy of a story!
Systems Engineering 😀
Fantastiskt! Vad kul att få beskrivet hur det funkar av SAAB själva och samtidigt matas med så vacker bild! Hade varit jätte kul att se design-/byggprocessen av en gripen/stridsflyg!
I would absolutely love a breakdown of the modularity-philosophy of the Gotland class submarine!
A very cool episode. I liked that this episode had some length with good content and not some fancy (although often done very well) marketing videos. Keep up doing this kind of production. I really like to see some tech testing Saab subs, like dropping sinking bombs to test durability. Cheers.
I would like to hear about Artillery radar system. The entire concept of detecting small (by contrast to other military things in the air) Artillery shells and getting an accurate prediction of where it came from is very cool.
Why, are you a Russian troll ?
@@tomeng9520 Is it really that boring to you?
Thanks so Mycket for creating this series! This is great.
I'd love an episode on flight automation systems
best choice for the RCAF. This fighter can handle our cold FOB (Iqaluit), the F-35 cant... Should be great to know what package did SAAB offer to Canada.
Finland said NO but I am sure RCAF will accept the SAAB offer! I think the package is irresistable!!🇸🇪🇨🇦
Considering Alberta is seeking Independence from communist Canada. To protect Alberta air space F-22 Raptor will be a better choice
Not to mention the Saab's offer is extremely generous but we should find out soon what the Government decides. If the F-35 is selected it's gonna be comical watching Trudeau buy a fighter plane he said never would.
@@Mr.Carter777 sadly no more Raptors will ever be made. The tooling was allegedly destroyed.
F-35s operate in Alaska, Norway, and soon Finland..........
Que orgulho de nós brasileiros temos de ter comprado caças da Saab.
Acho uma pena que não compramos antes .
Well since we renting (Czech) Grippens.. every interesting information is appreciated. Especially in these uncertain times. I would really like some cool flyby videos with your demo team;)
And nice prodoction with these videos. Really enyjoyed it;)
Thanks!
I'd like to see a video about all the software, programs and electronic systems that are used in the Gripen Jet Fighter! These videos are awesome!
I’d like to see some explanation on defensive capabilities for armored vehicles. Seeing how many tanks have been destroyed in Ukraine it peeked my interest in defensive capabilities for tanks against anti-tank weaponry.
Drones seem to be the way of the future so how ground forces and vehicles guard themselves from drone strikes would also be interesting.
Solid one!
First, This is the jet that Canada needs to choose.
Cost, Price-To-Preformance, Aerobatic Capabilities, G-Tolerance, Everything is worth it.
Congratulations on being first!
I agrre
Absolutely
We will all get nuked before we get it..
Great video 👍🏻
Would be interesting to learn about SAABs different radar systems.
That just might be coming! :)
Why, are you a Russian troll ?
Really nicely produced video, well done SAAB! Your aircraft have always been the best to me.
To me this is the most beautiful fighter jet currently in service.
Oh wow, what an awesome video! Thx guys👍
I’d love to see a video about the development of Gripen, and problems that the engineers faced, and how they solved them
I'd love to see some videos on the Visby class corvettes. Favorite small ship.
It sure is worth talking about!
it would be fun to see how the fly by wire system works and all of its features
a good question! Noted! Thanks!
Basically just like your RC aircrafts work.
A video about the forthcoming A26 submarine would be very interesting
It's a shame they didn't include a Lithium Ion solution in that like the Japanese did with their Soryu class subs.
@@hobmaniac It is yet to prove itself and im sure the People at SAAB have thought about it and maybe still are
I think you guys need to make as much of these as possible in the shortest time because with the current situation things can go crazy very quick
As a canadian i hope saab is our next fighter would be proud to see it in our skies.
I would be quite fun to see how the radar works and how it presents data to the pilot during flight.
hello mr. russian spy
The first is okay, I mean, all actual planes have radars, but the second one i think is more of a secret until they use something different or better. Out of that, it would be lovely to know all of that
What an amazing video , truly felt I was seeing an awesome documentary ,way to go SAAB
Big Fan of military Jets from Pakistan.
Haven’t seen any better videos than Saab . Love Gripen
Gripen is such a pretty plane. I really like the design.
Can you make a video about the A26 submarine talking about how it is so silent.
We could, and we should!
Im looking forward for the tropic tests
Check the South African Air Force then!
Absolutely beautiful jet.
I love the in-Built flexibility this plane offer over the F-35. The low turn-around time required between flights and the primitive runway capability means every Highway becomes an airstrip which in turn means that your airforce can easily operate even if all normal support facilities have been taken out. This is an undeniable advantage in future wars. Moving air-ops support and inflatable hangars. Make the countryside and woodlands usable by air-power as well as ground one.
Would like more to know and see about Saab Air Traffic Management. Not only the Remote Tower, but also the Digital Tower.
Pleased to hear this! We could - and should - absolutely talk about our civilian applications too!
Will that engine fit in my 9-3x though?
Edit: All jokes aside, these videos are pretty fun to watch though. I also wonder if the design can be modified in the future to fit two engines instead of one, much like the Typhoon or the Rafale.
You should teach us about the top speed and the reasoning behind gripens top speed to maneuverability ratio
Hey SAAB I'd love to know more about the latest AESA radar and the data link that is installed between the Gripen Es. Thanks 👍
Noted!
Hey, I never really post on youtube... However, this video connected with me on a very... deep-seated core level that I don't think I've ever experienced before. I feel like I'd have to write an essay to convey just how on point you are with the undertones, and honestly... I'd give anything to be able to live there. Ya'll Saab dudes have been around for a hot minute but, your moral compass has never waned. I don't even know why I'm writing this, you're a company. I had the wonderful pleasure of getting the hell out of impending doom when Nato decided to chuck a couple of accidental presents very god damn close to a god damn bus full of literal civilians [myself included] that wanted nothing to do with any of the insanity that was going down in Yugoslavia at the time, but somehow my immediate family ended up getting into a saab after said surprise gift was lodged at said bus and I genuinely owe you folks my life in some weird, twisted way lol. I'm almost 40 now, Canadian citizen, slowly watching my country get more and more polarized in almost exactly the same way that the people in Yugoslavia started brewing initially and it makes me a little worried but more sad than anything at this point in my life. used to work for a major oil&gas giant doing all the boring network/itsec stuff... but boy howdy, the things that I've witnessed that company do without any care for the future generations made my hair stand on end once I fully understood how messed up quite literally everything is. I just unfortunately had to keep my mouth shut and tow the company line. And now, the whole world is basically back in some twisted cold war era psyop orchestrated by a single man that somehow managed to make the entire planet poop their pantaloons all at once. Fun fact, if ya'll ever get curious about why apparently the M got taken out of MaD by a former kgb pres-4-lyf, it's because a whole lot of money got shoveled at a defense contractor in Russia to breathe whole new life into deadhand... they objected a few times in official emails, for whatever that's worth... but in the end... they did what they did and yayyyyy, we get to live in this world now. Putin seriously underestimated how illequipped soviet era tehnology was against a determined group of grannies with fucking moltovs, and I'm sure the mass graves will remain available from private sat corps with clear signs of genocide being commited by him so that even if the world does capitulate to whatever that nutjob has in his head, at least history might eventually be able to be set straight. This is getting kinda heavy and deep, and I'm likely going to say things that might make my life a lot worse than it currently is but, I'm rooting for you dudes. I'm not going to pretend to know exactly what the innerworkings of the grippen are in regards to security, however... a suggestion if you're willing to listen, if you're goign full fly by wire system in there, you might want to reconsider and still leave at least some basics available to the pilot if things really get ultra-wild. The US learned that a very hard lesson with the F35's publicly not too long ago, and f22's privately... a loooooot longer ago. I wish ya'll would have posted vids like these a lot earlier btw, if there's anything I can do to help ya'll out in any way, I'll happily do so... just ask... I want zero to do with money, and if it means even saving one single innocent life in the long run, whether it the life of a test pilot or any human on earth by sacrificing my own safety and life, I'll happily assist with zero worries about what might happen to me. And again, I don't want money, or some kinda backup plan, just genuinely extending you dudes and dudettes a very warm "thanks for saving my ass when it mattered by building a car that crossed my path at just the right time", i'm not a religious man but the geopolitical insanity going on right now almost makes me wish I was tbh. Anyway, what the hell is wrong me me, I'm venting to a car company/defense contractor on a Wendsday. Wild. Like I said, I'm just a middle aged ex-itsec dude that hopes for a better tomorrow for humanity, but has seen enough suffering that I'm willing to sacrifice everything so no one else has to go through the kind of crap I did first hand. tldr, ty, ya'll are a bunch of swell folks. wishing you the best, if ya'll need a hand with anything, gimme a shout... cheers - Canada.
one final thing, getting civilians onboard now rather than later is fantastic to see. at least, i think that's what i'm seeing. a++
Venting is good and important. We're glad you took the time!
i like how saab does this unlike all other milatary combat stuff
We're glad you like it!
I would love to know more about how you learn from experience, ie incorporate changes into design after commissioning ! Thanks for making this series !
This was a breath of fresh air! Candid and approachable. Speaking of air.. Gripen is somewhat unique in that it's a high performance fighter with seemingly simple air intakes. What's the secret sauce here? Can you elaborate on what goes into designing an air intake that supposed to be efficient through all parts of the flight envelope: subsonic, transsonic, high AoA, the little flanges on the nose cone, etc
Thank you! Also, great follow-up questions that we might dig into in a future episode!
You'r welcome Canada! 🇨🇦🇸🇪
They are going to get our F-35, don't get your hopes up.
You should do a video about the ins and outs of situational awareness.
Would love to see more of the software stuff! /from a fellow programmer!
We love programmers!
Awesome i love all the Saab fighter videos! Anyway you guys could make a video about the fighter jet simulators you're using currently? I recently saw a brief one about a swedish F16 squadron's simulator at they're base it was bad ass! Hoping to see one from you guys i can only imagine how advanced it is!
Canada should definitely acquire this for our next fighter/interceptor!
How do you choose the type of airbreathing engine for your jets? Comparing your turbofan and turbojet engines with and without afterburners would be an interesting video.
It's so astonishing how a modern fighter can be so robust and strong! I read they had up to 92% avaliability in mission in Lybia... Much more Gripens should be used by much more countries!
Very good video. Let us know about the JF 17 thunder block lll. Hope to see an episode on this fighter from East.
I don't know if it's because im a proud swede but the design of the aircraft is so beautiful in my opinion. It's the Ferrari of fighter jets. Quick and agile.
I can't understand why there aren't thousands of these being ordered. It's a sensible in so many levels.
Great vid. Do the tech in subs.
Which part of it? ;)
@@SaabGroup All of it. You are the people that know about such things.
Great production, gj
How does the saab patented AESA antenna work? What is its pros, cons and future potentials compared to other antennas? How fast can Gripen E do supercruise and how far? Why don't Gripen have GE F-414 EPE engine?
im really interested in learning more about how satellite technology is being made both defensive and offensive, how manned space flight may evolve in a militarised LEO and beyond, and how orbit cleanup technology is being developed.
Many Canadians are hoping our Government will be smart enough, and honest enough, to know that this is the fighter best suited to Canada's requirements!
Thanks for the video it was super interesting !
I’d like to see more about Electronic Warfare systems & Autoflight system
Saab makes beautiful aircraft, the Viggen is wonderful to look at😍
Great video, nice job
Would love a video about refitting/modernizing submarines.
Hya. I am a mechanic on F-16s. I work at the "bone yard" in Tucson, Arizona. Question for you is, do you guys have a dedicated storage place for old or retired aircraft to either be scrapped or reused down the road? Also, I l know logistics would be an issue. But if you can consider donating an airframe to the Tucson Air and Space Museum, that would be neat! It would be nice if one day we can see more foreign aircraft at air shows here....
Gripen is really beautiful fighter jet.
I got one for you.
A POV G-force video with the Gripen E model
That one featuring the C model is absolutely awesome, and I want more!
It's quite something. And it just might happen!
This is such an incredible aircraft. I hope my country buys a couple of them.
Guys, I have to say your NLAW's AT missiles are proved to be very efficient against russian armor. Lot of bastards are already fried inside, and there will be much more. Here in Ukraine we appreciate your work and tech very very much!
I'm Chilean and there's no year that passes that I don't regret my country's air force didn't bought your aircraft. We had second hand F-16 from two different blocks, they are a compromise because they will have limited options for upgrade and lifespan. I read that you SAAB offered aa part of the deal to open a Scania truck assembly plant here in Chile, but a couple of bribes from the Dutch and Lockheed sealed the sell of that F-16. I still hope someday we will get some of your aircraft.
the stirling engine on the gotland class submarine. why it was prefered over other options such as a nuclear powered one and how it works
It sure would be very cool to see how the hydraulic system works on this aircraft that would be a nice thing to see.
Tell me about energy storage!
we just might! :)
It would be cool to talk about the older tech too
Agreed!
Very well produced and interesting video. I would like to have a video about how missions are planed and how limitations lie range, takeoff weight and type of mission/capabilities are considered. What is considered for various mission types like patrol, surveillance, air to air etc.
Please tell us about the CAD software and systems used to design fighter planes.
I love this video for many reasons which I don`t go into now. But I have been up there near Jokkmok, üdevalla, Lüleä and that was in Viggen times. The only system that a "cold climate" aircraft really needs is missing from the Gripen - that is THRUST VECTORING (steeable nozzle). Much better than snow chains on the tyres!🤣❗
Very cool series
The Gripen could be the answer to security to Ukraine and much of the remaining world. SAAB's solution is ideal for long campaigns that puts a crunch on resources.
As a person in sweden, i aprove
Color photos or video of the "E" model being serviced by the six technicians plus fuel truck and other vehicles in the forest. The Grippen would control the airspace over the MLR if airbases are put out of action. I do have an email address if you have the same. The World is counting on people like you, Godspeed.
As a 2nd generation Canadian of (2 part) Swedish ancestry (with 1 part Irish and 1 part Scots), I hope SAAB wins the RCAF CF-188 (F/A-18) replacement competition.
Sovereignty defence of Canada's high Arctic must not be handed over to an airframe that can't even fly in thunderstorms, let alone one that hasn't been proven for operation under 9-months of Arctic winter weather conditions.
I’d like to know more about the welding and fabrication of the A26 sub!
Seems to be a re-occurring question ;)
Beautiful Machine 👍
What a beautiful aircraft.
I work with cutting-edge wiring harnesses for cars. So I would love to see a bit of how the electrical systems work in a fighter jet!
Hey SAAB, i want to ask you: Could we design a parachute system for fighter jet? If the engine fail, the pilot jumps out and the plane wreck, that is total waste of money.
If we have parachute, we could land aircraft safely and then fix it later. I know it is impossible for comercial aircraft ~80 tons, but fighter jet is much lighter, so is it practical?
As a web developer, it would be interesting to see how saab develops the graphical interface in Gripen, how symbols, colors etc are used.
How much you charge for a website
@@alphaofficial914 Sorry I don't do smaller websites, working for a bigger company on their products.
@@denhed78 companies like which??
I wonder how Saab mitigate the problem of condensation especially when it's related to electronic parts. Assuming transition from cold to warm (operational temperature) would create some degree of condensation.
I wonder why i always fall in love with gripen
Next episode it would be great if you could explain how exactly NLAW works.
I wish we in Ukraine could have some of these wonderful jets in our fleet. Hope it’s still ahead)
My respect to Swedish quality 🦾
I wish we could send you some. Love and respect to u guys defending europe against that terrorist Putin. 🇸🇪❤️🇺🇦
How is it out there in ukraine now? Hope ur safe man
Can the Gripen survive the scorching heat here in the Philippines?
Great great series!!!
Why doesn’t the Grippen feature Diverterless Supersonic Inlet (DSI)? Was the technology not ripe during the design phase? Or splitter plates have some advantages that outweighs what DSI offers?
Hello Saab! I really love our Hungarian Gripen's! My question: how a Saab jet engine starts? Is it has an electric engine ignition or something else? I was wondering.
Less related, will you make in co-op or alone a next gen fighter jet?
More less related: Saab cars vere amazing, I miss them. :D
It uses a APU or auxiliary power unit, just like a airliner.
Basically a small turbine engine that force's air, to spin up the main engine.
@@andriandrason1318 thanks!
Brillant video format! Thanks a lot Saab!
I have seen the older videos when Viggen were landing on makeshift airstrips on streets and use their engine to roll backwards. Can the Gripen perform similarly?
I would like to know more about the new version of the CB90
I think this video is about the Gripen E , but my country right now is only looking into the Gripen C/D , so can we get a video on the differences on them?🤔
Tell the voice-over artist that he did a good job
Will do!
how do u compare this jet vs indian Tejas mk1A ?? but are combat aircraft. what makes difference?
Tejas mk1A is superior. Talkin about high altitude/cold climate, Gripen C did not perform as well as Tejas mk1 during the LEH trials.
@@rohitb5834 so u believe that it's useless to purchase Gripen for India and instead they should focus on AMCA + Tejas mk2 jets?
@@showbikshowmma3520 offcourse! Gripen is not even in the competition. it was rejected way back.
The smartest thing Parrikar did in 2016 was cancel the MMRCA and instead ordered just 36 Rafales. On the other hand, 83 Tejas mk1A was approved and finally ordered in 2016.
Coming to Tejas mk2 - metal cutting has started.
AMCA - Full detailed development phase has began.
TEDBF - Development phase has began.
Indian aviation industry is on a roll right now!
The only import will be is a small number of Rafales, maybe another 36, cause India has already spent a lot for its capital infrastructure.
The single engine area will be handled by over 250 Tejas. 123 Tejas mk1/A..already ordered, another 120-140 Tejas mk2 will be ordered around 2025-26.
@@rohitb5834 which aircraft India will choose for mmrca? cuz they require at least 116 more jets for now!
@@showbikshowmma3520 didn i just say that theres not gonna be anymore major imports?
As of 2035
267 Su-30MKI - 14 Sq
36+36 Rafales - 4 Sq
123 Tejas mk1/A - 6 Sq
140 Tejas mk2 - 7 Sq
67 Mig29 - 3 Sq
49 Mirage2000 - 3 Sq
40 Jaguars - 2 Sq
Total - 39 Squadrons by 2035.
Canada!!!!! are you there? Sweden is calling! As Swedes we love
Canadians. In many ways we are alike. I´m not only talking about Hockey
and Curling, even if that is extremely important 🤭. I´m talking about
values and smartness! We are very similar indeed! Please Canada, keep
the big Elephant at bay and give Gripen E a fair chance!
The perfect fighter/interceptor jet for Canada built just like Volvo's were in Halifax Nova Scotia. IMP aerospace is ready to go when Justin T finally acts.