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Saab J-29 Tunnan

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The Saab Tunnan entered service with the Swedish Air Force in 1950. It was one of the first swept-wing jet fighters ever to enter service. It stayed in service until the mid-1970s. The Tunnan also saw service with the Austrian Air Force.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 31.7ft (9.7m)
  • Length 23.8ft (7.3m)
  • Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 7,058lbs (3,201kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,891lbs (5,847kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.614
  • Wing Loading 72.4lbs/ft2 (353.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 177.9ft2 (16.5m2)
  • Drag Points 1708

Parts

  • Number of Parts 28
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 227