First Brazilian-Built Gripen E Fighter Unveiled

First Brazilian-built Gripen E fighter unveiled

The first Gripen E fighter aircraft assembled in Brazil has been officially unveiled, marking a milestone in the country’s ability to produce advanced combat aircraft, according to Saab. The rollout took place on 25 March at Embraer’s facility in Gavião Peixoto, with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, senior military officials and industry leaders in attendance. The aircraft is part of a wider programme to deliver 36 Gripen fighters …

Brazil unveils first supersonic fighter jet manufactured on its soil, a milestone for Latin America

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer unveiled on Wednesday the first F-39E Gripen fighter jet manufactured in Brazil, a milestone the country's presidency called 'unprecedented in Latin America.' It is the first of 15 supersonic combat aircraft Embraer will produce at its facility in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo state, under a total contract for 36 jets ordered from Swedish firm Saab.

First Gripen E fighter produced in Brazil has been unveiled

On 25th March, Saab, Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) officially presented the first supersonic fighter aircraft produced in Brazil during a ceremony held at Embraer’s industrial complex in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo State. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Bluesky and TikTok “The delivery of the first Gripen produced in Brazil represents far more than the completion of an aircraft; it symbolises the strength of a partnersh…