Saab presented on its social networks another step in the development of the Gripen NG, the first time that the aircraft turned on its electronic systems, including the display developed by AEL.
The video above was presented by Lieutenant-Colonel Renato Leal Leite, head of the Monitoring and Control Group at Saab of the FAB.
Also known as a WAD - Wide Area Display, which is about 19×8 inches and capable of touch commands (touchscreen), it is capable of receiving input from multifunctional keys, touchscreen or external interfaces. It is the main source of all flight and mission information in the cockpit.
The display was specially chosen by the Brazilian Air Force, during the aircraft selection process and negotiations with Saab. Manufacturing was carried out in Brazil, by
AEL Systems supplied the entire Gripen visual suite, such as the Wide Area Display (WAD), Head-Up Display (HUD) and Helmet Mounted Display (HMD).
Sweden also chose to incorporate WAD into its jets, standardizing with the Brazilian model. All components will be produced in Brazil by AEL.
It is estimated that this aircraft will make its first flight in August this year, in Sweden, and be delivered to the FAB in 2021, when the first units will be received in Anápolis (GO), where Wing 2 is located.
In all, the FAB will have 36 Gripen fighter units, with some fighter units being built by Embraer and will have technology transfer, where technicians from Brazil and Sweden will be able to develop technologies.
