Spencer Wilmot
2020-12-13
JAS-39E is the latest improved version of the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen. After hearing that it made its first flight successfully, many people were interested in it. It is reported that the aircraft uses the latest engine, installed active phased array radar, and has many improvements in performance. The block 3 is the latest improvement of the FC-1 "Fierce Dragon" fighter. The AESA radar is also used, so some people regard the two as evenly matched.
It is reported that before the first flight of the Gripen, Brazil has placed an order and intends to purchase 36 aircraft first, while Sweden also intends to purchase 60 aircraft. Just compare the size of the fighter jets, JAS-39 and FC-1 grades are indeed the same. The air combat thrust ratio plays a key role in the performance of the fighter. If you compare the two from this point, the JAS-39 is not as good as the FC-1. Although the engine of the JAS-39C is more advanced than the FC-1, the thrust of the former is To be small.
If you compare the radar performance, the difference between the two is not that big, JAS-39C is about 120 kilometers, and FC-1 is about 115 kilometers.
After investigating these aspects, it can be found that the JAS-39C fighter plane is really about the same grade as the FC-1, and it is indeed famous as the "three European outstanding".
However, if the comparison is more detailed, it can be found that in terms of several key performance issues, JAS-39 has more advantages than FC-1 on the platform itself, and has stronger multi-purpose capabilities. It can be used in other avionics systems. The performance is also better. JAS-39 is stronger than FC-1 in terms of maximum speed, maximum ceiling, and maximum mount.
From the perspective of the performance of the platform itself, the J-10 and JAS-39C are more similar. The J-10 has a larger push ratio and faster speed, but the pylons and weapons limit the versatility of the J-10. ability. The most important thing is that JAS-39C's competitors are some high-end three-generation semi-fighters, while FC-1's main opponent is low-end three-generation fighters. The two markets do not overlap.
Many people think that FC-1 is low-priced and cost-effective, so the market must be broad, but this is not the case. The FC-1's poor sales are not only due to problems brought about by politics and traditional markets. What can determine the market for a product can only be whether its performance meets the basic needs of customers.
Compared with the JAS-39C, the thrust of the JAS-39E retrofitted engine is 1.2 tons higher than that of the FC-1 block3 type, but the empty weight is only increased by 0.2 tons. In terms of active phased array radar, the difference between the two is not too big. Comparing the latest improvements of the two, JAS-39's platform advantages are still expanding, and will enter the three-generation semi-fighter market to compete, and its price will naturally rise, and it can be predicted that the market prospects will not be too bad.
It is reported that the purchase contract for 36 aircrafts signed in Brazil also includes all supporting facilities such as technology transfer, and the price of each aircraft is 161 million US dollars. In the end, it seems that only my country's J-10 can effectively compete with it. As for the FC-1 block3 type, it will probably continue to take its own cost-effective route, and there will not be too many opportunities to meet with JAS-39E.
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