The Gripen C, also known as the JAS-39C Gripen, is a multirole aircraft.
It made its debut in Air Combat, subsequently appearing in numerous titles. It was replaced by the Gripen E in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
History[]
Strangereal[]
The JAS-39C had seen use in many conflicts.
During the Skully Islands insurrection, a notable user of the aircraft was Scarface Squadron pilot "Flitz".
During the Belkan War, the Gripen C was part of the Belkan Air Force's arsenal of aircraft. The most well-known user was the Indigo Squadron, led by Dimitri Heinreich.[1]
During the Circum-Pacific War, the Yuktobanian Air Force operated the aircraft during Operation Doodlebug. The Wisna Squadron was a known unit by being the main defense force of Cruik Fortress.[2]
During the Aurelian War, the aircraft was part of the Aurelian Air Force's inventory as well as the Leasath Air Force. It was employed by the Gryphus Squadron during their assault on Cobalt Cave.[3]
Joint Assault universe[]
The aircraft was made available for Antares Squadron during the Valahia Crisis.
Assault Horizon universe[]
Warwolf Squadron and Task Force 108 had access to the aircraft during the New Russian Federation uprising.
Infinity universe[]
Thanks to the Advanced Automated Aviation technology within the Infinity universe, the Gripen C was available for mass production. Mercenary pilots from all over the world, including among those allied with the United Nations Forces during Operation Eternal Liberation used this aircraft. The aircraft was also utilised by the USEA Federation during the conflict.
Game Analysis[]
Ace Combat Infinity[]
- "A multirole light fighter that is used by a total of five countries, including the Swedish Air Force. It is known for its small size, short takeoff capabilities and capacity to carry a variety of weapons. This allows it to launch from a runway and a hangar basically cut out of the mountains, with its light maneuverability allowing it to complete a variety of missions. As an aircraft capable of switching roles during flight, it also has the name "JAS-39C", taking abbreviations from Jakt (air-to-air), Attack (air-to-ground), and Spaning (reconnaissance)."
- ― Hangar
| Lv. | Cst | Price | GUN | MSL | HPAA | RKTL | 4AAM | SP | MO | ST | AA | AG | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 525 | 75,600 | 88 | 90 | 6 | – | – | E | E+ | D | D | E+ | F+ |
| 2 | 563 | 15,120 | 96 | 94 | 8 | – | – | E+ | E+ | D | D | E+ | E |
| 3 | 601 | 27,220 | 104 | 98 | 10 | – | – | D | D | D+ | D+ | D | E |
| 4 | 639 | 49,400 | 112 | 102 | 12 | 10 | – | D+ | D | D+ | D+ | D | E+ |
| 5 | 677 | 87,700 | 120 | 106 | 14 | 12 | – | D+ | D | C | D+ | D+ | D |
| 6 | 715 | 137,090[a] | 128 | 112 | 16 | 14 | – | C | D+ | C | D+ | D+ | D+ |
| 7 | 753 | 68,040 | 137 | 116 | 18 | 15 | 32 | C | D+ | C | C | D+ | C |
| 8 | 791 | 241,920 | 145 | 120 | 20 | 16 | 34 | C+ | C | C | C+ | C | C+ |
| 9 | 829 | 372,960 | 154 | 124 | 21 | 17 | 36 | C+ | C | C+ | C+ | C | B |
| 10 | 867 | 816,480 | 163 | 128 | 22 | 18 | 38 | B | C+ | C+ | C+ | C | B+ |
| 11 | 914 | 986,420 | 171 | 132 | 23 | 19 | 40 | B+ | B | B | B | C+ | A |
| 12 | 961 | 1,643,040 | 180 | 136 | 24 | 20 | 42 | B+ | B+ | B | B | C+ | A |
| 13 | 1008 | 2,429,280 | 188 | 140 | 25 | 21 | 44 | A | A | B+ | B | C+ | A+ |
| 14 | 1055 | 3,024,000 | 197 | 144 | 26 | 22 | 46 | A+ | A+ | B+ | B+ | B | S |
| 15 | 1102 | 4,233,600 | 206 | 148 | 28 | 24 | 50 | S | S | A | B+ | B | S+ |
| 16 | 1161 | 5,375,700 | 214 | 150 | 29 | 25 | 52 | S | S | A | A | B+ | S+ |
| 17 | 1220 | 6,147,900 | 222 | 152 | 30 | 26 | 54 | S+ | S+ | A+ | A | B+ | S+ |
| 18 | 1279 | 6,910,200 | 230 | 154 | 31 | 27 | 56 | S+ | S+ | A+ | A | A | S+ |
| 19 | 1338 | 8,830,800 | 238 | 156 | 32 | 28 | 58 | S+ | S+ | A+ | A+ | A | S+ |
| 20 | 1397 | 11,137,500 | 246 | 158 | 34 | 30 | 62 | S+ | S+ | S | A+ | A+ | S+ |
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 25 BODY, 25 ARMS, and 25 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Lion's Wings
- Lv.10: Gripen Master
- Lv.15: North European Beast
- Lv.20: Triple Crown
Skin Galleries
Description
- Gray body with white nose
Gallery
Hangar view
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Description
- JA 37 Viggen camouflage; three-tone green camouflage
Availability
- Limited-Time Drop (September 1–30, 2014)
- Purchase from the Special Supply catalogue for 100 (July 1, 2016–permanent)
Gallery
Flyby
Flyby
Hangar view
Description
- Desert camouflage; based on the first production model of the Nighthawk
Availability
- Special Challenges
- Purchase from the Special Supply catalogue for 100 (July 1, 2016–permanent)
Gallery
Flyby
Flyby
Hangar view
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon[]
- "TYPE: M (Multirole)
A multirole light fighter that is used by a total of five countries, including the Swedish Air Force. It is known for its small size, short takeoff capabilities and capacity to carry a variety of weapons. This allows it to launch from a runway and a hangar basically cut out of the mountains, with its light maneuverability allowing it to complete a variety of missions. As an aircraft capable of switching roles during flight, it also has the name "JAS-39C", taking abbreviations from Jakt (air-to-air), Attack (air-to-ground), and Spaning (reconnaissance)." - ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The Gripen C is available in the Campaign from Mission 8: Pipeline onwards.
Statistics
- Speed:
- Mobility:
- Stability:
- Fire Power:
- Defense
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: Plain gray.
- Color 2: Three-tone green camouflage.
- Color 3: Czech Air Force livery.
Gallery
Cockpit
AC:AH Color 3--Gripen of Czech Air Force
AC:AH Color 3--Czech Air Force (rear view)
Ace Combat: Joint Assault[]
- "Boasting low cost and high availability, this fighter performs the roles of 'Fighter,' 'Attacker,' and 'Recon' equally well."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 12A: Nightwatch (12A) or 12B: Nightwatch (12B) on the second playthrough. Costs $64,200.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: Plain Grey.
- Color 2: Three-tone green camouflage.
- Color 3: Faded green and yellow camouflage.
- Color 4: Sky blue w/ yellow stripes.
- Color 5: Four-tone yellow/orange gradient.
- Color 6: Indigo Squadron livery.
Gallery
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Color 4
Color 5
Color 6
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception[]
- "Boasting low cost and high maintainability, this fighter performs the roles of "Fighter," "Attacker," and "Recon" equally well."
- ― Hangar
Availability
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Aurelia: Gray body
- Leasath: Three-tone green camouflage.
- Special 1: Faded green and yellow camouflage.
- Special 2: Sky blue w/ yellow stripes.
Named Pilots
- Riot - found in mission 12B Atmos Ring (mission). Spawns with the second wave of reinforcements.
Gallery
Underside
Cockpit
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Riot
Aurelia color
Leasath color
Special 1 color
Special 2 color
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War[]
- "Named after the griffon of legend, this aircraft boasts low cost and high maintainability. "Fighter," "attacker," or "recon," this fighter performs all of these roles equally well. It is known for its mission adaptability and high efficiency in battle."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete campaign mission 3: The Round Table on Knight Ace Style. Costs Ƶ72,000.
Statistics
- Speed: 78
- Mobility: 68
- Stability: 61
- Defense: 60
- Air-to-Air: 40
- Air-to-Ground: 75
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: Plain gray.
- Mercenary: Three-tone green camouflage.
- Soldier: Three-tone dark green camouflage.
- Knight: Dark grey body with gold trims
- Special: Indigo Squadron livery.
Named Pilots
Gallery
A JAS-39C of the 51st Tactical Fighter Squadron
Standard color
Mercenary color
Soldier color
Knight color
Special color
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War[]
- "The JAS designation stands for "fighter," "attack," and "recon," denoting its multirole capabilities. The "Gripen" also boasts low cost and high maneuverability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete campaign mission 15: White Noise. Costs Ƶ17,900 per plane.
Statistics
- Speed: 78
- Mobility: 68
- Stability: 61
- Defense: 60
- Air-to-Air: 40
- Air-to-Ground: 75
Weapons
Colors
- OS: Plain gray.
- RZ: Black body with red vertical stabilizers.
- YK: Three-tone green camouflage.
Gallery
OSEA color in the hangar
Razgriz color in the hangar
A JAS-39C in Yuktobanian colors
Ace Combat 2[]
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 11: Seagull (AC2) on Extra mode. Costs $150,000.
Statistics
- Power: 80
- Defense: 30
- Mobility: 90
- Stability: 50
- Climbing Ability: 80
- Air-to-Air: 80
- Air-to-Ground: 70
- Duration of flight: 18 minutes
- Absorbability: Light
Weapons
- MSSL x64
Gallery
SF-39 in the hangar
Player color
Ally/wingman color
Enemy color A
Enemy color B
Air Combat[]
How to Unlock
- EASY
- Complete mission 9: Destroy Military Port Facilities
- Complete mission 12: Storm the Mother Ship
- NORMAL
- Complete mission 12: Storm the Mother Ship
- Complete mission 13: Reconnaissance
- HARD
- Complete mission 13: Reconnaissance
Price
- $5,000,000 - original price
- $4,500,000 - after first discount
- $4,000,000 - after second discount
- $3,000,000 - after third discount
Statistics
- Defense: 1
- Power: 3
- Mobility: 5
- Offense: 1
- Stability: 2
Named Pilots
- Flitz (available as a wingman)
Gallery
SF-39 in default player color
SF-39 in enemy color
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Trivia[]
- In many Ace Combat games, the Gripen C has one IRST sensor on the nose, positioned near the cockpit. In real life, the IRST sensor doesn't exist on the JAS-39C. This feature will be introduced on the JAS-39 Gripen NG. Oddly enough, the IRST mounted on the Super Gripen is located in the same place and looks identical to the one in Ace Combat. It is not known if it was a coincidence.[4]
- In Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, this is the only multirole aircraft that can equip Rocket Launchers, not counting the DLC ASF-X Shinden II or AV-8B Harrier II plus.
- The Gripen C's deployment in the Usean coup d'état is non-canon as the aircraft does not appear in Ace Combat 2's remake, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy, where it is replaced by the JAS-39 Gripen NG.
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.