What missiles did the Viggen carry?

What missiles did the Viggen carry?

AirLand Battle. The AJ37 Viggen is a moderately priced multi-role combat aircraft available to Swedish and NATO decks. It carries four Rb 75 air to surface missiles and two Rb 28 Falcon air to air missiles. It carries no internal cannon.

What replaced the Viggen?

Saab JAS 39 Gripen
In November 2005, the Viggen was retired from service by the Swedish Air Force, the only operator, having been replaced by the newer Saab JAS 39 Gripen.

What Gen is the Viggen?

The powerful engine gave it the capability to go supersonic at low levels. At a low altitude, the AJ 37 Viggen was one of the fastest aircraft in the world. Recommended: What Will the Sixth-Generation Jet Fighter Look Like?

Did the JA 37 Viggen have flares?

A thrust reverser allows for the Viggen to land within five hundred meters, the airframe is designed to touch down without flaring at low speeds to minimize damage to expedient fields and roads. All of these weapons were heavily integrated into the avionics of the Viggen, going along with its strike focus.

How good is viggen?

“The Viggen was capable of massive acceleration, at low level, as long as you didn’t turn much. The engine had a high-bypass ratio, which means lots of power at low level. On a cold day (we have plenty of those in Sweden) at 30 metres altitude, with 30 % fuel left and a clean aircraft it was like riding a rocket!”

How fast is viggen?

2,231 km/h
Saab 37 Viggen/Top speed

Did the JA 37 have countermeasures?

The SH 37 also had the RWR and could carry countermeasures pods plus Sidewinders for self-defense, and could carry all offensive weapons qualified for the AJ 37. 27 SH 37s were built between 1977 and 1979.

Was the Saab Viggen a good plane?

Sweden has built some fascinating aircraft over the years, but the SAAB 37 Viggen has to be one of the most interesting. The jet was unique—its delta-canard configuration was cutting-edge, and its ability to operate in austere conditions made it quite independent compared to most other western fighters of the era.

When did they start making the Saab Viggen?

In April 1968, the Swedish government formally issued the authorization for manufacturing of the Viggen to proceed, issuing an order for 175 Viggens that year. Also in 1968, Saab began work on the Viggen’s maritime reconnaissance and photo reconnaissance variants.

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What does the word Viggen mean in Swedish?

Viggen has two major meanings in Swedish and the aircraft’s name alludes to both. The first meaning refers to “åskvigg”, which is modernly translated to “thunderbolt”. Traditionally however the word refers to prehistoric stone axes found in the ground during the viking age.

When was the AJ 37 Viggen made in Sweden?

In 1967, the Swedish Government concluded that the in-development AJ 37 Viggen would be both cheaper than and superior to the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. In April 1968, the Swedish government formally issued the authorization for manufacturing of the Viggen to proceed, issuing an order for 175 Viggens that year.