Unique high-speed takeoff demonstration by the JAS-39 fighter jet.

Taking off from a highway is a crucial skill in a conflict situation where airports are under attack.

Taking off from a highway is a crucial skill in a conflict situation where airfields are under attack. However, not every fighter jet is designed to perform this task. Furthermore, the pilot needs exceptional skills and a flawless flight path.

The Saab JAS-39 "Gripen" is a light fighter aircraft manufactured by the Swedish aerospace company Saab in collaboration with Ericsson and Volvo. This aircraft has served in the Swedish Air Force, the Czech Republic Air Force, and the Hungarian Air Force, and has been ordered by the South African Air Force and the Royal Thai Air Force. It is one of the few fighter aircraft designed to take off from short, unpaved runways.

The ability to take off from highways is a notable characteristic of the JAS-39. It only requires a runway measuring 9x800 to operate. Once on the ground, it can be refueled and reloaded in 10 minutes by five mobile technicians on a truck, then take off again to continue its mission.

The JAS-39 has two seats; however, its control system is designed to allow combat with only one pilot. In conflict, the enemy often prioritizes attacking military airfields to limit fighter jet takeoffs, so to conduct airstrikes, fighter jets are often deployed directly on highways.

Taking off and landing on highways is one of the important exercises, and light fighter jets like the JAS-39 and F-16 can often quickly take advantage of their compact size to do this.

In conflict, the enemy will often prioritize attacking military airfields to restrict fighter jet takeoffs; therefore, to conduct airstrikes, fighter jets are often deployed directly on highways. Furthermore, highways are widely distributed, making it difficult for the enemy to track and destroy the deployment sites of fighter jets.

With its excellent combat capabilities, low operating cost, and ease of maintenance, the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighter jet is considered one of the best light fighter aircraft in the world . Saab developed the JAS-39 Gripen to perform both combat and reconnaissance missions.

The Saab JAS-39 Gripen's unique design allows it to fly almost vertically (at an angle of 70-80 degrees) while simultaneously attacking enemy targets. Furthermore, its renowned Ericsson radar system enables the Saab JAS-39 Gripen to easily detect and track multiple targets at once.

The JAS-39 is 14.1 m long, has a wingspan of 8.4 m, and a height of 4.5 m. Its empty takeoff weight is 6.6 tons, and its maximum takeoff weight is 14 tons. The powerful Volvo Flygmotor RM12 jet engines enable the Saab JAS 39 Gripen to reach a top speed of 2,450 km/h, a range of 3,250 km, and a service ceiling of 16 km.

The JAS-39's strength lies in its exceptional durability, boasting the longest flight time currently available, exceeding 10,000 hours—five times longer than the Su-27SK (2,000 flight hours), more than three times longer than the Su-30MK2 (3,000 flight hours), and significantly surpassing the early F-16s (6,000 flight hours).

Furthermore, the operating cost of the JAS-39 is only $4,700 per flight hour, among the lowest in the world. These factors have led to the JAS-39 consistently being rated higher than its competitors worldwide.

The JAS-39 Gripen fighter jet took off and landed on a runway that was only 800 meters long.

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