Rigged JAS-39 Gripen Fighter 3D model

Rigged JAS-39 Gripen Multi-role with detailed cockpit fighter is created in 3Ds Max, rendered in Unreal Engine 5.1.1.

Meticulously crafted for professional use in gaming, cinematic rendering, military simulation, animation, and visual effects. This model is designed to meet the highest standards of realism and functionality, making it a versatile asset for a wide range of applications.

Rigged and animated all the movable parts, gears, gear doors, tires, canopy, ejection seat, aileron, flap, canard, airbrake, refueling probe, rudder etc.

World scale unit: Centimeters

​Key Features:

​Advanced Rigging System:

Retractable landing gear with animated doors for realistic takeoff and landing sequences.

Operable gear doors, allowing for dynamic weapon, fuel tank deployment animations.

​PBR Textures (2K Resolution):

2K textures for unparalleled visual fidelity.

Realistic material finishes, including metal, glass, and composite surfaces, enhancing the model's authenticity.

​Animation-Ready:

Pre-configured animations for landing gear, gear doors.

Customizable animation rigs to suit specific project needs.

​Optimized for Multiple Platforms:

Fully compatible with game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine) and 3D software (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max).

​​Customizable Variants:​​

Easily modifiable to create multiple JAS-39 Gripen variants.

​Applications:

​Gaming: Perfect for flight simulators, strategy games, and military-themed projects.

​Cinematic Rendering: Ideal for film, TV, and promotional videos requiring high-quality assets.

​Military Simulation: Accurate representation for training and educational purposes.

​Animation & VFX: Ready for integration into complex animations and visual effects sequences.

Technical Specifications:

File Formats: FBX, 3ds Max, Unreal Engine 5(.uassets)

Animation: Pre-configured animations included

The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is the embodiment of Scandinavian engineering philosophy—compact, capable, and tailored for independence. Developed by Saab AB, this delta-wing, canard-equipped multirole fighter is designed not only for frontline combat but for sustained deployment from remote or improvised bases. With over 271 units delivered, it is a testament to Sweden’s ambition to remain militarily self-sufficient while exporting cutting-edge aerospace technology globally.

The Gripen is often overlooked in global discourse dominated by heavier and costlier jets, but its operational footprint, design philosophy, and tactical flexibility make it a serious contender in modern air warfare.

The production trajectory of the Gripen is marked by incremental capability enhancements. Batch I (delivered 1993–1996) operated under a fixed-price contract and included JAS 39A single-seat variants. Batch II added 14 two-seat B variants for pilot training, with improved software and minor avionics refinements.

The transformative leap occurred with Batch III (2002–2008), which introduced the JAS 39C/D. This block came equipped with:

NATO interoperability protocolsAir-to-air refueling capabilityOn-board oxygen generation systems (OBOGS)Enhanced mission computers and secure communicationsThese features positioned the Gripen for the export market. Early buyers included Hungary, Czech Republic, South Africa, and Thailand. Notably, the program was marred by bribery allegations in the 2000s, which were later closed in 2009 without formal charges.