Swedish Gripen fighters, which Ukraine would like to receive to protect the sky, are compact and very convenient to use. However, these aircraft have never been tested in aerial combat.
Aviation expert Valery Romanenko spoke about this on the air of the One News Telethon.
— In general, the car is interesting, small, very maneuverable and easy to use. For 30 days, this aircraft can be operated by one professional specialist and 10 conscripts. That is, a month Gripen can fly without returning to the base airfield. In addition, short takeoff, powerful engine, light machine, — he said.
An expert called the disadvantage of the Gripen that the aircraft had not been tested in dogfights.
— This aircraft has never been in a situation where it is used against a stronger and more numerous enemy. In Libya, he patrolled and could shoot at ground targets, but here air battles, the fight against enemy air defenses. Also, I have a question that I could not figure out: is it capable of carrying anti-radar missiles? Because for us it is one of the most important moments. In most other respects, this aircraft generally complies with NATO standards, — Romanenko explained.
Yesterday, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian pilots had already begun testing the Swedish Gripen.
