Be that as it may, the problem remains the same.
I do not get this, the Gripen runs on what engine?
"The Volvo Aero Corporation RM12 is a modular, fuel efficient, low bypass ratio afterburning turbofan in the 80 KN (18,000lb) thrust class. "
total length: 4.04 m/159 in
max.diameter: 0.884 m/34.8 in
inlet diameter: 0.709 m/37.9 in
engine dry weight 1055 kg/2325 lbs
bypass ratio 0.31:l
total compression ratio 27.5:l
max thrust with afterburner 80.5 kN/18100 lb
max thrust without afterburner 54 kN/12150 lb
Empty weight: 6,620 kg (14,600 lb)
Loaded weight: 8,720 kg (19,200 lb)
http://www.volvo.com/volvoaero/global/en-gb/products/aircraft+engines/RM12/technical+data.htm
The HAL tejas is supposed to run for the first 40 airframes on the F404-GE-IN20 turbofan engine
Preformance Specifications (sea level/standard day)
Thrust Class: 19000 lb, 84 kN
Length: 159 in, 404 cm
Airflow: 153 lb/sec,70 kg/sec
Weight: 2365 lb, 1072 kg
Inlet Dimention: 28 in, 71 cm
Pressure ratio: 28:1, 28:1
Empty weight: 5,500 kg (12,100 lb)
Loaded weight: 8,500 kg (18,700 lb)
I still do not understand what is the nature of this thrust problem?
If the thrust problems exist then how is Gripen going to compete in the MMRCA and indigenise the Engine to meet the so called local conditions?
If they are going to do something about it, we might as well just adapt their solutions.
This is a real mess.