DTN News - SAAB JAS 39 GRIPEN NEWS: How The Gripen Engine Will Increase Power

DTN News - SAAB JAS 39 GRIPEN NEWS: How The Gripen Engine Will Increase Power

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 13, 2011: At the major international aero engine conference ISABE 2011 in Gothenburg today, Volvo Aero will present a number of technical solutions to increase the thrust produced by the RM12 Gripen engine.

Volvo Aero has the main responsibility for the Gripen engine. The company is constantly faced with tough challenges: requirements placed on a military engine are considerably tougher than those on commercial engine; military engines need to withstand the effects flying at double the speed and double the altitude of commercial engines. The Gripen aircraft reached an important milestone in the spring of 2011 when it passed 150 000 flying hours without having suffered a single engine related accident or incident. This was the result of proactive and methodical work between Volvo Aero, Saab, FMV (the Swedish Defence Material Agency) and the Air Forces operating the Gripen. The Gripen will be in service for more than another 30 years so Volvo Aero is continually working to see how the RM12 can be developed in the future. In general, fighter aircraft are becoming heavier as they are required to manage several roles, and this in turn requires more thrust and increased cooling air. When it comes to the thrust produced, the aim is an increase of 2% to 15%, depending on customer requirement. In conjunction with the start of the major international aero engine conference, ISABE, Torbjörn Salomonsson, Project Leader at Volvo Aero, will present development opportunities for the RM12. Increased thrust will be enabled through developments in three main areas: • New engine control. • A new or modified fan providing an increased mass flow through the engine. This relates to an advanced aero design and so called blisks (bladed disks). • A new turbine with materials able to withstand higher temperatures, and an increased cooling flow. Volvo Aero's engineers will achieve this by adapting and modifying a more recent version of the turbine from General Electric. ”We have stated previously that it is possible to significantly increase the thrust of the existing RM12 engine at a very competitive cost. We will then have a more powerful and economical engine. It also means that we can upgrade the 220 engines that the Air Force already has whilst maintaining engine competence within country," says Henrik Runnemalm, Head of Research at Volvo Aero. ”From a financial perspective, it is a good thing that the RM12 can be further developed so that investments in the RM12 engine made by Gripen users can be fully realised. The average flight time is currently around 700-800 hours per engine. The remaining life per engine is up to four times this," he adds. The presentation is taking place at the international ISABE-conference in Gothenburg, with some 350 aero engine experts from around the world. The conference continues until Friday Sept. 16th, and the program can be read at: http://www.isabe2011.com/

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DTN News - LIBYA UPRISING: Sweden To Base Military Aircraft In Malta

DTN News - LIBYA UPRISING: Sweden To Base Military Aircraft In Malta

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(NSI News Source Info) MALTA - February 28, 2011:

Sweden is to base a military aircraft - a Hercules C-130 - in Malta to assist in the evacuation of its nationals from Libya, informed sources said.

The government had given its go-ahead in line with humanitarian assistance given to all countries.

Just last week, Sweden’s Interior Minister Tobias Bilstrom and his Maltese counterpart Carm Mifsud Bonnici clashed at an EU ministers' meeting which discussed the possible influx of migrants as a result of the Libyan crisis.

Mr Bilstrom said that Italy’s request for burden sharing as “an exaggeration”,

He noted that last year his country received 32,000 asylum seekers.

“We did not call upon anyone to share the burden with us,” he said in a direct snub at Italy’s request.

“Italy has only received 5000 immigrants from Tunisia at Lampedusa and we think that it can cope on its own with this situation,” he said.

Asked by a journalist whether his country would help Malta and Italy in the case of a Libyan exodus, he said that this had not happened yet.

“With regards to Libya we have not seen any biblical exodus yet so let’s not be so alarmist,” he said.

Dr Mifsud Bonnici strongly dismissed the comments by Mr Billstrom. He insisted that there were already strong indications that the flow of migrants in the Mediterranean would be higher than in previous years.

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DTN News: Saab Wins Upgrade Contract For the SK60 Training Aircraft

DTN News: Saab Wins Upgrade Contract For the SK60 Training Aircraft

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(NSI News Source Info) STOCKHOLM, Sweden - September 22, 2009: The defence and security company Saab (STO:SAABB) has received an order valued at MSEK 130 from FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) for the development and upgrade of the Armed Forces SK60 training aircraft.

The Saab Sk 60 entered service in 1966. Although almost 40 years old it's still the mainstay of the Swedish training fleet.

"This is an important order for Saab that will secure additional jobs, both in terms of workshop and engineering resources. The upgrade involves the modernisation of the SK60 aircraft, making them more competitive for many more years to come," says Lars-Erik Wige, business unit manager, Saab Aerotech.

The order includes the installation of a new GPS, audible altitude and primary warning signals for the pilot plus the replacement of certain instruments. The result is a new aircraft cabin layout in which, for example, the altitude and speed go from being displayed in metres and kilometers to providing the pilot with information in feet and knots, just as in today's Gripen system. The upgrade will be fully completed by the end of 2011.

The contract follows the Swedish Armed Forces' plans to modernise the SK60 training platform in order to secure its use until 2017.

In December 2008, Saab and FMV signed a contract whereby Saab, as the main supplier, was given the responsibility for handling the operation, maintenance, and readiness of all SK60 aircraft. Through this commitment, Saab ensures that the system is airworthy and is available for the Swedish Air Force Wings in accordance with the Armed Forces' requirements.

SK60 is the military designation for the Saab 105, a twin-engine jet aircraft that first flew in 1963 and that has been used by the Swedish Armed Forces since 1967 for mainly training purposes.

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Saab Wins Swedish Air Force Gripen Sustainment Contract / Saab Signs Contract With FMV Regarding Jas 39 Gripen

Saab Wins Swedish Air Force Gripen Sustainment Contract / Saab Signs Contract With FMV Regarding JAS 39 Gripen (NSI News Source Info) STOCKHOLM, Sweden - January 12, 2009: Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration, FMV, for supporting Gripen’s operative capacity. The contract is valued to 550 million SEK. The order includes for example programme management, product maintenance, support, flight testing, pilot equipment and simulators to support the operative capacity of the Gripen system. Work will be carried out during 2009. The contract renders possibilities for Saab to provide continued support and development of Gripen for the Swedish Air Force. Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.