The Gripen C is powered by a single Volvo RM12 turbofan ... However, if the plane stays low, closer to sea level, it can only go a maximum of 1,400 km/h (or 870 mph), which is only a little ...
The Swedish Air Force responded to the presence of Russian Tu-22 bombers, which appeared over the Baltic Sea escorted by two Su-27 aircraft. In response, Sweden scrambled two Jas Gripen fighters.