Unrivaled Giants: Unveiling the World's Largest and Costliest Military Aircraft
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9. Gripen from Saab
Entered Service: 1988
Retirement Status: N/A
Cost: $40–60 Million
Saab’s JAS 39 Gripen is a nimble, single-engine multirole fighter. Delta wings, canards, and fly-by-wire controls grant extreme agility, while a Volvo-designed engine delivers reliable thrust.
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Saab Gripen
Launched in 1979 to replace Sweden’s Draken and Viggen, the Gripen program totals about $13.54 billion. It now serves global customers seeking an affordable yet potent combat jet.
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