Saab J35 Draken
Data for 35S Draken
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The SAAB Draken is the an indigenous Swedish aircraft which uses the Swedish developed "double delta" configuration to provide additional space for fuel and weapons. The Draken was originally designed to knock out supersonic bombers, but it does a good job in the recon and attack roles as well. The Draken is one of the first supersonic western European fighters to see large scale service. From all accounts the Draken was a beautiful aircraft to fly. Danish pilots did not give up their Drakens until the 1980s when F-16s were brought online in that country. The Draken continued the Swedish tradition of only equipping with indigenous aircraft. Although almost all Drakens have been replaced with Gripens and Viggens in Sweden and Fighting Falcons in Denmark the Draken will be remembered as one of the best fighters of its day.
Specifications
(Data for 35S Draken)
Origin: SAAB, Sweden
Type: Interceptor, Attack, Reconnaissance
Crew: Pilot
Powerplant: One Volvo Flygmotor RM6C (Rolls Royce Avon 300 Series) afterburning turbojet delivering 8 013 kg (17 650 lbs) of thrust
Dimensions
Span: 9.4 m (30' 10")
Height:
Length: 15.35 m (50' 4")
Maximum Loaded Weight: 16 000 kg (35 275 lbs)
Performance
Maximum Speed: 2 124 kph (1 320 mph)
Cruising Speed:
Climb Rate:
Range Combat: 1 003 km (623 miles)
Service Ceiling:
Armament
Two 30 mm Aden Guns & Nine hardpoints each rated at 454 kg (1 000 lbs) for bombs, rockets, RB24 Sidewinder AAMs, or fuel tanks
First Flight: October 25, 1955
User(s): Sweden, Denmark, Finland
Production:
Unit Cost:
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