The Gripen C, also known as the JAS-39C, is a single-engine multirole aircraft boasting a delta-wing configuration, canards, and STOL capabilities. It debuted in Air Combat and subsequently appeared in numerous titles before being replaced by the Gripen E in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
History
Strangereal
The Gripen C had seen use in many conflicts.
During the Skully Islands insurrection, a notable user of the aircraft was Scarface Squadron pilot "Flitz".
During the Belkan War, the Gripen C was part of the Belkan Air Force's arsenal of aircraft. The most well-known user was the Indigo Squadron, led by Dimitri Heinreich.[1]
During the Circum-Pacific War, the Yuktobanian Air Force operated the aircraft during Operation Doodlebug. The Wisna Squadron was a known unit by being the main defense force of Cruik Fortress.[2]
During the Aurelian War, the aircraft was part of the Aurelian Air Force's inventory as well as the Leasath Air Force.
Joint Assault universe
The aircraft was made available for Antares Squadron during the Valahia Crisis.
Assault Horizon universe
Warwolf Squadron and Task Force 108 had access to the aircraft during the New Russian Federation uprising.
Infinity universe
Thanks to the Advanced Automated Aviation technology within the Infinity universe, the Gripen C was available for mass production. Mercenary pilots from all over the world, including among those allied with the United Nations Forces during Operation Eternal Liberation used this aircraft. The aircraft was also utilised by the USEA Federation during the conflict.
Game Analysis
Ace Combat Infinity
- "A multirole light fighter that is used by a total of five countries, including the Swedish Air Force. It is known for its small size, short takeoff capabilities and capacity to carry a variety of weapons. This allows it to launch from a runway and a hangar basically cut out of the mountains, with its light maneuverability allowing it to complete a variety of missions. As an aircraft capable of switching roles during flight, it also has the name "JAS-39C", taking abbreviations from Jakt (air-to-air), Attack (air-to-ground), and Spaning (reconnaissance)."
- ― Hangar
| Lv.
|
Cst
|
Price
|
GUN
|
MSL
|
HPAA
|
RKTL
|
4AAM
|
SP
|
MO
|
ST
|
AA
|
AG
|
DF
|
| 1 |
525 |
75,600 |
88 |
90 |
6 |
– |
– |
E |
E+ |
D |
D |
E+ |
F+
|
| 2 |
563 |
15,120 |
96 |
94 |
8 |
– |
– |
E+ |
E+ |
D |
D |
E+ |
E
|
| 3 |
601 |
27,220 |
104 |
98 |
10 |
– |
– |
D |
D |
D+ |
D+ |
D |
E
|
| 4 |
639 |
49,400 |
112 |
102 |
12 |
10 |
– |
D+ |
D |
D+ |
D+ |
D |
E+
|
| 5 |
677 |
87,700 |
120 |
106 |
14 |
12 |
– |
D+ |
D |
C |
D+ |
D+ |
D
|
| 6 |
715 |
137,090[a] |
128 |
112 |
16 |
14 |
– |
C |
D+ |
C |
D+ |
D+ |
D+
|
| 7 |
753 |
68,040 |
137 |
116 |
18 |
15 |
32 |
C |
D+ |
C |
C |
D+ |
C
|
| 8 |
791 |
241,920 |
145 |
120 |
20 |
16 |
34 |
C+ |
C |
C |
C+ |
C |
C+
|
| 9 |
829 |
372,960 |
154 |
124 |
21 |
17 |
36 |
C+ |
C |
C+ |
C+ |
C |
B
|
| 10 |
867 |
816,480 |
163 |
128 |
22 |
18 |
38 |
B |
C+ |
C+ |
C+ |
C |
B+
|
| 11 |
914 |
986,420 |
171 |
132 |
23 |
19 |
40 |
B+ |
B |
B |
B |
C+ |
A
|
| 12 |
961 |
1,643,040 |
180 |
136 |
24 |
20 |
42 |
B+ |
B+ |
B |
B |
C+ |
A
|
| 13 |
1008 |
2,429,280 |
188 |
140 |
25 |
21 |
44 |
A |
A |
B+ |
B |
C+ |
A+
|
| 14 |
1055 |
3,024,000 |
197 |
144 |
26 |
22 |
46 |
A+ |
A+ |
B+ |
B+ |
B |
S
|
| 15 |
1102 |
4,233,600 |
206 |
148 |
28 |
24 |
50 |
S |
S |
A |
B+ |
B |
S+
|
| 16 |
1161 |
5,375,700 |
214 |
150 |
29 |
25 |
52 |
S |
S |
A |
A |
B+ |
S+
|
| 17 |
1220 |
6,147,900 |
222 |
152 |
30 |
26 |
54 |
S+ |
S+ |
A+ |
A |
B+ |
S+
|
| 18 |
1279 |
6,910,200 |
230 |
154 |
31 |
27 |
56 |
S+ |
S+ |
A+ |
A |
A |
S+
|
| 19 |
1338 |
8,830,800 |
238 |
156 |
32 |
28 |
58 |
S+ |
S+ |
A+ |
A+ |
A |
S+
|
| 20 |
1397 |
11,137,500 |
246 |
158 |
34 |
30 |
62 |
S+ |
S+ |
S |
A+ |
A+ |
S+
|
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 25 BODY, 25 ARMS, and 25 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Lion's Wings
- Lv.10: Gripen Master
- Lv.15: North European Beast
- Lv.20: Triple Crown
Skin Galleries
Description
- Gray body with white nose
Gallery
Description
- Woodland splinter JA 37 Viggen camouflage
Availability
Gallery
Description
- Indigo Squadron livery
Availability
Gallery
Description
- Desert recolor of the Viggen splinter scheme
Availability
Gallery
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
- "TYPE: M (Multirole)
A multirole light fighter that is used by a total of five countries, including the Swedish Air Force. It is known for its small size, short takeoff capabilities and capacity to carry a variety of weapons. This allows it to launch from a runway and a hangar basically cut out of the mountains, with its light maneuverability allowing it to complete a variety of missions. As an aircraft capable of switching roles during flight, it also has the name "JAS-39C", taking abbreviations from Jakt (air-to-air), Attack (air-to-ground), and Spaning (reconnaissance)."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The Gripen C is available in the Campaign from Mission 8: Pipeline onwards.
Statistics
- Speed: High
- Mobility: High
- Stability: Average
- Fire Power: High
- Defense Below-Average
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: Plain gray Swedish Air Force livery.
- Color 2: Woodland JA 37 splinter camouflage with older Swedish marking scheme.
- Color 3: Czech Air Force livery.
Gallery
AC:AH Color 2 - Viggen splinter camouflage
AC:AH Color 3--Gripen of Czech Air Force
AC:AH Color 3--Czech Air Force (rear view)
Ace Combat: Joint Assault
- "Boasting low cost and high availability, this fighter performs the roles of 'Fighter,' 'Attacker,' and 'Recon' equally well."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 12A: Nightwatch (12A) or 12B: Nightwatch (12B) on the second playthrough. Costs $64,200.
Statistics
Weapons
- STDM x120
- HACM x80
- LGWM x160
- HVWM x40
- RCL x24
- ECMP x12
- XLAA x20
- SOD x17
Colors
- Color 1: Plain Grey.
- Color 2: Viggen splinter camouflage.
- Color 3: Faded green and yellow camouflage.
- Color 4: Sky blue w/ yellow stripes.
- Color 5: Four-tone yellow/orange gradient.
- Color 6: Indigo Squadron livery.
Gallery
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
- "Boasting low cost and high maintainability, this fighter performs the roles of "Fighter," "Attacker," and "Recon" equally well."
- ― Hangar
Availability
- Complete mission 10B: Break In. Costs 36,700 credits.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Aurelia: Gray body
- Leasath: Splinter JA 37 camouflage.
- Special 1: Faded green and yellow camouflage.
- Special 2: Sky blue w/ yellow stripes.
Named Pilots
Gallery
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
- "Named after the griffon of legend, this aircraft boasts low cost and high maintainability. "Fighter," "attacker," or "recon," this fighter performs all of these roles equally well. It is known for its mission adaptability and high efficiency in battle."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete campaign mission 3: The Round Table on Knight Ace Style. Costs 72,000 credits to purchase.
Statistics
- Speed: 78
- Mobility: 68
- Stability: 61
- Defense: 60
- Air-to-Air: 40
- Air-to-Ground: 75
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: Plain gray.
- Mercenary: Splinter JA 37 camouflage.
- Soldier: Three-tone dark green camouflage.
- Knight: Dark grey body with gold trims
- Special: Indigo Squadron livery.
Named Aces
Gallery
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
- "The JAS designation stands for "fighter," "attack," and "recon," denoting its multirole capabilities. The "Gripen" also boasts low cost and high maneuverability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete campaign mission 15: White Noise. Costs Ƶ17,900 per plane.
Statistics
- Speed: 78
- Mobility: 68
- Stability: 61
- Defense: 60
- Air-to-Air: 40
- Air-to-Ground: 75
Weapons
- Missile x68
- RCL x12
Colors
- OS: Plain gray.
- RZ: Black body with red vertical stabilizers.
- YK: Woodland Splinter JA 37 Viggen camouflage; similar to the real world JAS 39A 39131.
Gallery
Razgriz color in the hangar
A JAS-39C in Yuktobanian colors
Ace Combat 2
The aircraft is displayed as SF-39.
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 11: Seagull (AC2) on Extra mode. Costs $150,000.
Statistics
- Power: 80
- Defense: 30
- Mobility: 90
- Stability: 50
- Climbing Ability: 80
- Air-to-Air: 80
- Air-to-Ground: 70
- Duration of flight: 18 minutes
- Absorbability: Light
Weapons
Gallery
Air Combat
The aircraft is displayed as SF-39.
How to Unlock
- EASY
- Complete mission 9: Destroy Military Port Facilities
- Complete mission 12: Storm the Mother Ship
- NORMAL
- Complete mission 12: Storm the Mother Ship
- Complete mission 13: Reconnaissance
- HARD
- Complete mission 13: Reconnaissance
Price
- $5,000,000 - original price
- $4,500,000 - after first discount
- $4,000,000 - after second discount
- $3,000,000 - after third discount
Statistics
- Defense: 1
- Power: 3
- Mobility: 5
- Offense: 1
- Stability: 2
Named Pilots
Gallery
SF-39 in default player color
Trivia
- In many Ace Combat games, the Gripen C has one IRST sensor on the nose, positioned near the cockpit. In real life, the Gripen C does not have an IRST sensor, but the JAS-39 Gripen NG does.[3]
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.
References
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