SAAF JAS-39D Gripen

[Anatol Pigwa]

This is a placeholder, as I won't be able to start modeling before mid March, but the subject is already set.

 

The Revell JAS-39D, with SAAF marking which I will plifer from the Italeri kit if the JAS-39.

 

Now for some question for the one ITK:

 

1. What kind of recon pod do/did the SAAF Gripens use, and on which pylon was it mounted?

 

2. can I substitute the SAAF bombs, which are indigenous afaik, with plai. MK-84s, or di they differ too much.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[exdraken]

Nice project!

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Saab_JAS-39C_Gripen.jpg

 

Found this photo, but no idea which Recce? pod this could be!

Text says Rafael Litening III are used...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/theaviationgeekclub.com/south-african-air-force-uses-gripen-fighters-track-rhinoceros-poachers

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2012-09-28/gripen-rooivalk-deliveries-bring-saaf-strength%3famp

 

DJRP pod from Thales, see text above

Edit:

https://www.saairforce.co.za/the-airforce/weapons/96/thales-digital-joint-reconnaissance-pod-djrp

 

Regarding bombs, they look like close in shape and size to Mk.82, ~250 kg bombs

 

On an Alkan twin stores carrier,:

https://www.saairforce.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=8524

[Anatol Pigwa]

Found this useful table.

 

https://www.saairforce.co.za/the-airforce/weapons/current

 

Apparently they are 120 kg training bombs.

I like the paint job on them

 

[Col.]

Lovely subject choice Anatol. I'll look forward to seeing you get this one started later