The Saab JAS 39 Gripen represented a significant advancement in Swedish air power, entering service in the latter half of the 1990s and replacing older platforms like the Saab 37 Viggen. Initially conceived as a potent air superiority and multirole fighter, the design soon evolved to include the JAS-39D, a dedicated two-seat variant primarily developed for advanced pilot training. This twin-seat version remarkably retained the high performance and flight characteristics of its single-seat counterpart. The JAS-39D also offered increased operational flexibility, proving highly capable in a broader spectrum of missions, including crucial reconnaissance and ground-attack roles. Its innovative aerodynamic design provides excellent manoeuvrability, complemented by robust flight performance, achieving a maximum speed of Mach 2.0. The ability to carry a diverse and flexible offensive payload has also been a key factor in the Gripen's notable commercial success and export to various nations.

Italeri presents this detailed 1/48 scale plastic model kit of the JAS-39D Gripen Twin Seater Fighter, offering modellers the opportunity to build a replica of this advanced contemporary aircraft.

• Highly Detailed 1/48 Scale Plastic Model Kit of the JAS-39D Gripen Twin-Seat Fighter Aircraft

• Includes A Comprehensive Super Decals Sheet Providing Markings For Four Distinct International Air Force Versions

• Features A Clear And Easy-To-Follow Colour Instruction Sheet For Assembly And Painting Guidance

• Represents The Versatile Twin-Seater Variant Utilised For Training And Multirole Missions

• Genuine Italeri Product

Paint Options:

• Version A: Saab - JAS-39D Gripen, Svenska Flygvapnet, F-17 Unit, Försvarsmaktens Flygdag 2012, Linkoping, Sweden

• Version B: Saab - JAS-39D Gripen, Suid-Afrikaanse Lugmag, Makhado / Louis Trichardt AB, South Africa, 2005

• Version C: Saab - JAS-39D Gripen, Vzdušné síly armády České republiky, 211th Tactical Group, Hrádèc-Kralove Airport, 2015

• Version D: Saab - JAS-39D Gripen, Magyar Légierő, 1st Fighter Group (Kecskemét), Hungary, 2023

• 1x Italeri 1/48 JAS-39D Gripen Twin Seater Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit