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Anon · 04-03-2005, 11:27 AM

"Yes Gripens uses american engines,but are they proven engines for hot climates.."

The F-404 engine is the same as that used by the F-117 and F-18A-D.

I'd say that yes, the F-404 is completely battle proven in hot environments(Saudi, Iraq, Kuwait).

04-03-2005, 11:27 AM	#40 (permalink)
Anon New Member Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 0	"Yes Gripens uses american engines,but are they proven engines for hot climates.." The F-404 engine is the same as that used by the F-117 and F-18A-D. I'd say that yes, the F-404 is completely battle proven in hot environments(Saudi, Iraq, Kuwait).