Export breakthrough for Gripen In December 1999 an export contract was signed whereby the South African Air Force will purchase 28 Gripen aircraft from Sweden with the Volvo RM12 engine, delivered by Volvo Aero. This is the first firm export order obtained for the Gripen. The total value of the order for the 28 Gripen planes, nine two-seater and 19 single-seater aircraft, is SEK 12.8 billion, including arms, support packages, spare parts, training and other items. According to the contract,...