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On Thursday, June 15, defense and security company Saab successfully completed the maiden flight of the Gripen E, the next generation smart fighter. The aircraft departed from a Swedish airfield with Experimental Saab Test Pilot Marcus Wandt at the controls.
“The flight was just as expected, with the aircraft performance matching the experience in our simulations. Its acceleration performance is impressive with smooth handling. Needless to say I’m very happy to have piloted this maiden flight,” says Wandt, according to a Saab press release.
During the 40-minute excursion, the aircraft demonstrated various features, such as retracting and extending the...