Cruzex 2024
Natal Air Base (BANT)
Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
November 3-7, 2024
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The FAB deployed a diverse fleet of aircraft, including the KC-390 Millennium (aerial refuelling), F-39 Gripen, both aircraft types for the first time, in addition to F-5EM Tiger II, A-1AM-AMX, A-29B Super Tucano, transport aircraft C-99, C-105/SC-105 Amazonas, reconnaissance aircraft R-99 and E-99, and H-36 Cougar helicopters. The Brazilian Navy provided two A-4 Skyhawk for the first part of CRUZEX.
The FAB deployed the E-99M equipped with the ERIEYE airborne radar were tasked with performing In-Flight Control and Alarm (CAV) actions, which are crucial to supporting COMAOs. The E-99M has the capability to detect aircraft over long distances, including those flying at low altitudes, and distinguish between friendly and enemy aircraft. This ability enables strategic airspace surveillance and control of friendly aircraft operating in the scenario. The FAB operated the R-99 which served as the Airborne Communication Station (PCOM-AR) during CRUZEX, carrying out an essential mission communicating between aircraft flying in the combat area.
Seven Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force) Saab F-39E Gripen with 1° GDA (Grupo de Defensa Aérea) 'Jaguar' based at Anápolis (Ala 2) attended CRUZEX 2024.
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| Left to right: Saab F-39E Gripen (4101) with 1° GDA (Grupo de Defensa Aérea) 'Jaguar', Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force), based at Anápolis (Ala 2). |
| Left to right: Saab F-39E Gripen (4101) with 1° GDA (Grupo de Defensa Aérea) 'Jaguar', Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force), based at Anápolis (Ala 2). |
| Left to right: Saab F-39E Gripen (4102) with 1° GDA (Grupo de Defensa Aérea) 'Jaguar', Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force), based at Anápolis (Ala 2). |
| Left to right: Saab F-39E Gripen (4102) with 1° GDA (Grupo de Defensa Aérea) 'Jaguar', Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force), based at Anápolis (Ala 2). |
| Left to right: Saab F-39E Gripen (4104) with 1° GDA (Grupo de Defensa Aérea) 'Jaguar', Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force), based at Anápolis (Ala 2). |
| Left to right: Saab F-39E Gripen (4104) with 1° GDA (Grupo de Defensa Aérea) 'Jaguar', Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force), based at Anápolis (Ala 2). |
| Left to right: Saab F-39E Gripen (4106 and 4107) with 1° GDA (Grupo de Defensa Aérea) 'Jaguar', Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force), based at Anápolis (Ala 2). |
| Left to right: Saab F-39E Gripen (4108) with 1° GDA (Grupo de Defensa Aérea) 'Jaguar', Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force), based at Anápolis (Ala 2). |
| Left to right: Saab F-39E Gripen (4108) with 1° GDA (Grupo de Defensa Aérea) 'Jaguar', Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force), based at Anápolis (Ala 2). |
