The Swedish Armed Forces are investing in a significant renovation and new construction of the engine test facility at GKN Aerospace in Trollhättan to ensure the development and maintenance of the RM12 and RM16 fighter engines for the JAS 39 Gripen.
Currently, GKN Aerospace builds the same capability for the RM16 engine in addition to developing and maintaining the RM12 engine. The Trollhättan engine testing facility is exceptional because it can simulate the conditions that an engine encounters while travelling at supersonic speeds.