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The aircraft could result in significantly more fuel in the external systems as well as having the radar countermeasure equipment.

S35E - Reconnaissance version had the camera sight and cameras to be vertically and oblique image shooting, which came on the radar, sight and armament.

Of these 28 aircraft later converted to S35E. A total of 120 copies were built, of which 118 pieces were delivered between 1963 -1965.

J35D - had the same avionics and armament as J35B but with a more powerful engine and more space for fuel.

The SAk35C (the SK standing for Skol, meaning Trainer and the C standing for Caesar), lacking armament, was delivered in 1962 and in 1963.

SAk35C - A total of 25 J35A aircraft were converted into a two-seat school version.

A total of 73 aircraft were built, and 72 units were delivered in 1962-1963.

J35B - had better radar and aiming towards J35A for rocket and missile weapons and machine guns, it was integrated into STRIL 60 system through the digital control data transmission.

5 aircraft out of the short version later converted to SAk35C. The last 25 aircraft manufactured with a longer rear body to give space for a new afterburner EBK. A total of 90 aircraft were built, of which 83 pieces were delivered during 1960 -1961.

J35A - had a single search radar, air-to-air-missiles and automatic guns.

The second prototype, equipped with an afterburner, unintentionally broke the sound barrier on its first flight while climbing. The first prototype, not fitted with an afterburner, made its maiden flight on 25 October 1955. The 210's successful testing results led to an order for three full-size Draken prototypes. The Saab 210 tested the concept of the double delta, first flying on 21 January 1952. The double-delta shape was so revolutionary that it warranted the only sub-scale test aircraft built in Sweden: the Saab 210, unofficially nicknamed "Lilldraken" (the little dragon). The Draken could deploy a drag chute to reduce its landing distance. A ram turbine, under the nose, provided emergency power and the engine had a built-in emergency starter unit. Propulsion was provided by a single Svenska Flygmotor RM6B/C turbojet (Rolls-Royce Avon 200/300). The inner wing had anĨ0° angle for high speed performance, while the outer 60° wing gave good performance at low speeds.

In September 1949, the Swedish Defence Material Administration issued a request for a fighter/interceptor aircraft, and work began at Saab the same year.ĭraken's design incorporated a distinctive "double-delta" configuration, with one delta wing within another larger delta. Other demanding requirements were the capability to operate from reinforced public roads used as part of wartime airbases and for refuelling/rearming to be carried out in no more than ten minutes, by conscripts with minimal training. Although other interceptors such as the US Air Force's F-104 Starfighter were being conceived during the same period, Saab's "Draken" would have to undertake a combat role unique to Sweden. There are several versions of this aircraft and the type can operate from small airfields.Īs the jet era started, Sweden foresaw the need for a jet fighter that could intercept bombers at high altitude and also successfully engage fighters. Small oval air intakes are located on either side of the fuselage. The fuselage is round with small canopy, extending beyond the trailing edge of the tail fin, which is small and is highly swept along both leading and trailing edge.

The single-seat combat aircraft had a single engine and was equipped with two 30mm automatic cannons and Sidewinder air-to-air guided weapons. This was the fourth time that Austria bought Saab aircraft for their air defense, having previously bought Saab 29, Saab Safir and Saab 105OE. In 1985 Austria became the third export customer, after Denmark and Finland, to buy Saab Draken. Of these, 51 were exported to Denmark, Finland assembled 12 under license and later bought a number of ex-Swedish aircraft, and Austria ordered 24 modified Drakens. In all, 612 Drakens were built between 19. The J35A Draken entered service in 1959 and was followed by five different versions for the Swedish Air Force, including the all-weather J35F with its then advanced radar, infra-red search and track system, and both radar and IR guided missiles.

After much research including flight-testing of a 70 percent scale aircraft, the first prototype of the innovative double-delta Draken flew in late 1955 and Sweden´s first Mach 2 fighter was a reality, entering production in 1957. The decision to develop the Saab 35 Draken supersonic fighter, which introduced what was perhaps the most daring chapter so far in the history of the Swedish aircraft industry, had been taken as far back as 1949. The Saab 35 Draken is a second generation supersonic interceptor with a distinctive double delta wing.