The RM12 engine for the Gripen fighter

The RM12 powers the Gripen fighter. It is based on the General Electric F404 engine from which it has been developed to single engine safety criteria, higher performance and greater durability. The primary objective during development of the Gripen/RM12 system was to attain the highestpossible operational effectiveness at the most favorable life-cycle cost. The Gripen's first flight took place 1988 and the aircraft has been in service with the RM12 in the Swedish Air Force since 1997. Link........

Aircraft engines

Volvo Aircraft Engines.

Since the early 1930's, Volvo Aero has supplied engines for Swedish military aircraft.
We often work in close association with a partner. For example, General Electric (RM12 engine in the Gripen aircraft), Pratt & Whitney (RM8 engine in the Viggen aircraft) or Rolls-Royce (RM6 engine in the Draken aircraft). Working as partners gives the benefit of two companies' competences and resources whilst reducing costs. Link........