Fighter Jets
Saab J-29 Tunnan
ICAO: SB29
Overview
The Saab J-35 Draken was a Swedish supersonic fighter developed during the early Cold War. Featuring a distinctive double-delta wing, it was designed for high-speed interception missions. The aircraft became a symbol of Sweden’s independent aerospace capability.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Volvo Flygmotor RM6C Turbojet
- Engine type
- Jet
- Thrust
- 17,637 lbf · 78 kN
- Avionics
- —
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 1
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- —
- Cabin height
- —
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 50 ft 4 in · 15.34 m
- Tail height
- 12 ft 9 in · 3.89 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 3 ft 7 in · 1.10 m
- Wing span
- 30 ft 11 in · 9.42 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 28,000 lb · 12,700 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 6,400 lb · 2,900 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 760 gal · 2,900 L · 2,300 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 1,147 kt · 1,320 mph · 2,124 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 161 kt · 185 mph · 298 km/h
- Range
- 1,754 nm · 2,020 mi · 3,250 km
- Fuel burn
- 1.06 nm/gal · 0.52 km/L
- Ceiling
- 65,600 ft · 20,000 m
- Rate of climb
- 39,370 ft/min · 200 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 2,600 ft · 790 m
- Landing distance
- 4,000 ft · 1,220 m
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Operational Context
Saab J-35 Draken — supersonic interceptor fighter
The Draken first flew in 1955 and entered service in 1960 as a high-speed interceptor. Its double-delta wing allowed stable supersonic flight while maintaining acceptable low-speed handling. The aircraft was designed to defend Swedish airspace against potential intrusions.
Powered by a Volvo RM6 turbojet producing approximately 17,000 pounds of thrust (76 kN) with afterburner, the Draken could exceed Mach 2. Maximum takeoff weight was roughly 35,000 pounds (15,900 kg). Armament included cannon and air-to-air missiles depending on variant.
The Draken served with Sweden and several export customers, including Denmark and Austria. Its combination of speed and distinctive design made it one of the most recognizable European fighters of its era. The aircraft remained operational into the late twentieth century.
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