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GKN Aerospace delivers first upgraded RM12EP engine for Swedish Gripen

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GKN Aerospace has delivered the first enhanced RM12 engine to the Swedish Armed Forces as part of the RM12EP (Enhanced Performance) programme. The delivery follows an order valued at approximately £32m ($42m) for upgrades to the Gripen C/D fleet. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platfo...
The RM12 engine, derived from the F404 turbofan originally developed by the US Navy for the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, incorporates a Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC) with hydromechanical backup and a redundant ignition system. The RM12EP programme aims to enhance the performance and endurance of the Gripen system, with GKN Aerospace, as the type certificate holder for the Gripen C/D engine, continuing to support Sweden’s operational capability and future readiness. This collaboratio...