Origin: |
Sweden / producer Saab |
Prototype: |
maiden flight November 3,1952 |
History: |
- produced 1953-1959; in armament 1955-1997
- in 1953 broke the sound barrier as the first Swedish aircraft
- main task: to protect the Swedish coastline from ships during the „cold war“ period
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Crew: |
2 |
Powerplant: |
1 x Svenska Flygmotor RM 6A turbojet engine with thrust 47 kN, afterburning 65.3 kN |
Performance: |
- max speed 1,200 km/h
- ferry range 2,000 km
- service ceiling 15,000 m
- rate of climb 100 m/s
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Weight: |
empty weight 7.5 t, max takeoff weight 13.5 t |
Dimensions: |
length 14.94 m; wingspan 13 m, height 4.65 m, wing area 37.4 m2 |
Armament: |
284 kg |
Versions: |
7 versions; number built 450 |
Operators: |
Swedish Air Force |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_32_Lansen