RM12

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The RM12 is a Swedish-developed derivative of the General Electric F404 turbofan engine, optimized for use in the Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft.

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instanceOf military aircraft engine
turbofan engine
abbreviation RM12
afterburningThrust approximately 80 kN
aircraftFamily JAS 39 Gripen
application single-engine installation
basedOn F404-GE-400
General Electric F404
bypassRatio approximately 0.34:1
category Aerospace engineering
Jet engines
Military technology
configuration low-bypass turbofan
countryOfOrigin Sweden
designedFor high reliability in single-engine fighter
developer Volvo Aero
dryThrust approximately 54 kN
feature adapted for Swedish environmental and operational requirements
enhanced bird-strike resistance
full authority digital engine control
improved maintainability over baseline F404
improved surge margin compared to F404
modifications for single-engine safety
modified control system for Gripen integration
strengthened fan and compressor
fuelType jet fuel
intendedRole fighter aircraft propulsion
multirole combat aircraft propulsion
licenseFrom General Electric
manufacturer Volvo Aero
natoDesignation RM12
operator Czech Air Force
Hungarian Air Force
Royal Thai Air Force
South African Air Force
Swedish Air Force
optimizedFor Saab JAS 39 Gripen
linked to: JAS 39 Gripen
status in service
thrustClass 80 kN with afterburner
thrustToWeightOptimization for lightweight fighter design
usedInAircraft Saab JAS 39A Gripen
linked to: JAS 39 Gripen

Saab JAS 39B Gripen
linked to: JAS 39 Gripen

Saab JAS 39C Gripen
linked to: JAS 39 Gripen

Saab JAS 39D Gripen
linked to: JAS 39 Gripen
usedSince 1990s

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