Aviation
Military /
Asia
Gripen in the Philippines
Fighter is finalist in choosing new aircraft
Saab F-39 Gripen
Image: Public Domain
Rafael Ramos
3/24/2021
The Philippines' multi-role fighter program is part of the project to expand the country's defense capabilities. The project will last for ten years, with the first stage starting in 2017 with the acquisition of six A-29B Super Tucano and 12 FA-50 Golden Eagle fighters.
Filipino F-5 fighters suffered from the old design and lack of parts. In 2005, these fighters were retired, so that the country's air force was without its supersonic flight capability.
JAS-39 Gripen E
Brazilian Air Force
Image: Brazilian Air Force
The next stage of the program aims to remedy this problem with the modernization of the fighter frontline, which has been out of step since the retirement of the F-5.
The purchase of modern fighters is an old wish on the part of the Philippines, which has been going on since the 1990s. With the financial crisis that hit the country, it was not possible to buy the F-16C / D and the F / A-18 Hornet.
The country evaluated other competitors, such as the F / A-18 Super Hornet, the MiG-35, the Sukhoi Su-35, the F-16V and the Gripen E. The finalists were the F-16V and the Gripen, which are now going compete in the second phase and should be delivered at the end of the decade. Gripen E is being developed in partnership between Sweden and Brazil. If chosen by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the country would be the third to have the fighter.
Hyperlinks:
...
...
...
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
|