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J-37 Viggen

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The Saab J37 Viggen is a Swedish multirole fighter aircraft designed by Saab. It first flew in 1967 and was introduced into service in 1971. The Viggen is notable for its distinctive delta wing design and canard foreplanes, which contributed to its agility and performance. It was used for a variety of roles, including air superiority, ground attack, and reconnaissance. The aircraft was equipped with a variable-geometry air intake and was powered by a single Volvo RM8 engine. It served with the Swedish Air Force until it was retired in the early 2000s, succeeded by the Saab JAS 39 Gripen. USE TRIM FOR FLIGHT STABILITY

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 27.9ft (8.5m)
  • Length 57.1ft (17.4m)
  • Height 13.9ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 15,285lbs (6,933kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 6.616
  • Wing Loading 55.7lbs/ft2 (271.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 274.5ft2 (25.5m2)
  • Drag Points 5435

Parts

  • Number of Parts 159
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 756