Even though Gripen NG is a good jet but how will we gain by getting Gripen from SAAB?
Source and internal research says
- Gripen is making a major push for India’s large fighter purchase.
- They have a modified version of the Gripen NG, the Gripen IN, which is designed especially for India.
- It will produce the majority of the fighters in India, allowing India to eventually export their version of the Gripen.
- Price is about $65-70 million a plane, and technology transfers tend to be major selling points.
- Loaded with weapons reaches $80-85 Mn approx
- Customization cost will be different for IAF specific weapons and other specific needs.
Price
Source 1
The price of Gripen C/D is estimated around USD 61 Mn as per Philippines talks as per a news report in June 2015
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Saab Jas 39 Gripen C/D Version Fighter Jets for the Philippines on its Way Soon
Source 2
According to Brazilian bid for Gripen NG (36 in numbers - 28 single and 8 double) the price is USD 4.8 Bn
Also,
The SECC, which loaned US $6.8 billion to support the overseas contract attainment activities of Swedish exporters in 2014, has approved a $4.8 billion credit to Brazil to cover the cost of acquisition for the Gripen NGs.
In addition, the SECC has extended a $245.3 million credit to allow Brazil to acquire weapons systems for the aircraft. The loans, which were green-lighted by the Brazilian Federal Senate on Aug. 5, carry a negotiated interest rate of 2.19 percent.
Sweden, Brazil Pursue Deeper Cooperation With $4.7B Gripen NG Deal
All inclusive package price puts USD 133 Mn per jet and weapons extra
Its estimated that Jet would be close to USD 75-80 Mn assuming 55-60% of the cost
Weapons add around USD 7 Mn more per jet so all inclusive around USD 82-87 Mn.
Point to note is weapons package is minimal here
Source 3
Reuters quote the deal to Be USD 5.4 Bn with USD 245 Mn for Weapons
UPDATE 2-Sweden lowers loan cost in Saab fighter deal for Brazil| Reuters
all inclusive package price puts Gripen at USD 150 Mn except weapons
That pegs jet around USD 85-90 Mn and weapons loaded at USD 7Mn to cost closer to USD 90-97 Mn assuming a similar 60% cost
Source 4
Flight global says its USD 4.68 Bn
Brazil finalises $4.68bn Gripen NG deal
Based on that package excluding weapons comes to USD 130 Mn or USD 75-78 Mn per jet cost
With weapons its USD 82-85 Mn
In terms of CPFH
As on 2014 beginning
The global fleet of Gripens now operated by the Czech Republic, Hungary, South Africa, Sweden and Thailand has logged 203,000 flight hours, according to Saab. The Swedish air force lists its current per-hour operating cost with the type as being around SKr48,000 ($7,560).
Saab reveals full Gripen E design, cost savings
Now estimated in and around USD 7000 on lower side and upper side USD 7500
IPR holding
Barring few most IPR are not held by Saab and will require some leeway from BAe and other US majors to allow technology transfer. BAe also holds a veto power.
Some also says few IP rights will be given to Brazil as per their deal perhaps jointly owned..
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So in all estimation around USD 65-70 Mn approx for India for a bigger order and weapons loaded closer to USD 80-85 Mn
- The question to ask what it brings to us that we should consider Gripen NG? As most things are not under Saab's control...
- Effectively is it not end game for LCA MK2?
- In terms of CPFH its smack in the middle of LCA and Rafale but undercutting both will help IAF how?
- Since there are plans for sea gripen, will that eat up LCA-N MK2 too?
- What technology can be used for say AMCA? Is it superior to combination of Rafale+FGFA derived tech?
What about the initial cost for manufacturing line? Will 40% cost which i left cover bases infra+training+support+services+others? or will that inflate more owing to multiple bases need?
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Can you help with some data about Light Stealth Aircraft you talked about.. Wish to understand if Gripen NG is superior or inferior to that product potential?