Is the Hungarian army purchasing new, Swedish fighter jets?
It seems that the Hungarian army is about to upgrade its fighter jet fleet. Several sources indicate that they are planning to buy the new Swedish versions of the aircraft that are already in service, which the Hungarian Defence Forces haven’t confirmed yet.
Although it is very likely that the purchase will take place in the future, as it would be logical to develop the air force based on already existing technology, it is not yet known exactly when this may happen.
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How is the new aircraft different from the older ones in the Hungarian army?
According to Portfolio, the Hungarian Defense Forces plans to acquire 12 of the most modern E variants of the fighter jet family, in addition to the 14 Jas-39 Gripen C fighter planes currently in operation and four more that are to be delivered in the next two years.
The biggest innovation of the new Gripen is its size, as the new Swedish jets are larger than their previous version, which the Hungarian army already has. Although it is not yet considered a 5th-generation weapon, it is similar to them in the way they can carry weapons not only attached under their fuselage and wings but also hidden in the fuselage.
Thus, the fighter’s radar image is reduced and its stealth capability is improved. Therefore, in its innovations, they resemble the American F-35 Lightning II, so compared to the American ones, they are usually called 4.5-generation. Their fuel capacity has increased by 40% as well, which makes them capable of flying permanently above the speed of sound.
Electrical parameters and weaponry
In addition to the new design, they are equipped with a new Swedish radar, so they also have better stealth. It is also more suitable for aerial and terrestrial target search, which is ensured by an infrared target finder. They are capable of transporting the increasingly common small-diameter “smart bombs” too, whose wings open after release, so they can glide hundreds of kilometres in the air by themselves.
The new Swedish planes can be equipped with a beyond-visual-range missile called Meteor, which is one of the most advanced weapons of its kind in the world. Its speciality lies in the fact that it deliberately “conserves” fuel after launch in order to remain manoeuvrable near the designated target.
Although The National Defense Forces have not yet confirmed the news about the purchase, as we reported earlier, the Hungarian army has recently replaced its Mi-17 helicopters with modern Airbus H145M aircraft as well, which is promised to enhance the Armed Forces’ search and rescue capabilities.
In addition to the procurement of the H145s, Hungary took delivery of new multi-purpose Airbus H225M helicopters. Defence Minister, Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky also said that helicopter pilots and crewmembers have had to acquire new skills to effectively carry out rescue operations using the latest technology.
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part of this deal was what held Orbsn’s veto for Sweden’s NATO membership.
ABSOLUTE = PROPADANDA.
What factually can be written, is KNOWN of the Swedish – Hungarian “kiss and make up” – play or game(s) of Political Theatre, is that just focusing on the ability to PAY – to purchase, what will be, if it ever WAS to HAPPEN, these referred Swedish Fighter Jets, that will be “super” seeded models, the ABILITY of Hungary – the availability of the Hungarian Government, if it WAS, and hopefully for the good, the BETTERMENT of Hungary, for Europe, the European Union and N.A.T.O. – global DEMOCRACY – it’s NOT the Fidesz led Government as presently of Hungary – the BILLIONS of Forints, this is near IMPOSSIBLE for Hungary to enter into such an arrangement.
PRIORITIZATION – the on-going FAILINGS – being played out by the Fidesz Government of Hungary, under the Prime Minister of Hungary – Victor Orban, there FAILING mark, over 14 years to GOVERN placing in PRIORIZATION spending/investment of taxes paid by citizens, the Hungarian POPULATION, there RECORD is APPALLING, a DISGRACE.
(1) – What’s BEST for ALL Hungarians.
and secondly ;
(2) What’s BEST for Hungary.
DEMOCRACY is Dialogue.
Dialogue – consultation with Citizens – the population of Hungary, through the non practice, the DISSMISSIVENESS of DIALOGUE, the “creed” practice of Orban and his Fidesz Government, the on-going Distillation process of DEMOCRACY in Hungary, doing THERE thing – at the expense of what’s good firstly for all Hungarians, then secondly for Hungary, our individual “quality of life, families, careers and secondly for HUNGARY, there FAILINGS, they are as a POLITICAL Party totally responsible for what they, in Government for over 14 years – the Chaos, Shambles – on the verge of a cataclysmic COLLAPSE – that is Hungary.
It is and will WORSEN.
PROPAGANDA – forints to purchase – our purchasing POWER to invest in the NEEDS of Hungary, each and every Hungarian firstly and secondly Hungary – this Orban led Fidesz Government have SMASHED – these factors.
WISE words – that HUNGARIANS need to GET there HEADS around, a “famous” quote that is ;
“It is NOT the Function of a Government in POWER that RULES under DEMOCRACY, – to KEEP citizens from Falling into ERROR.
It is the RESPONSIBILITY – in there Function – in there ACTIONS of Citizens, to KEEP Governments – from Falling into ERROR.”
Chaos reigns in Hungary, that see’s us, bought there, placed there in Quick Sand, that has SUNK us, up to or over our heads, by the FAILINGS of the Orban – Fidesz Government, that DEMONSTRATES clearly exhibits – our on-going in-actions that HAVE allowed the gargantuan ERRORS made by Victor Orban, deliver us HUNGARY into the Quick Sand” that factually we find ourselves in, at this time.
WHAT is the FUTURE of a STAND alone Hungary – built on friendships and relationships with the EAST and NOTHING – in fact totally OSTRACIZED by the West ???
Perilous to THINK it is or has HIGH probability to be our FUTURE.