The Saab 35 Draken (IPA: [²drɑːkɛn]; The Kite, ambiguous with The Dragon) [Nb 1] [3] is a Swedish fighter-interceptor developed and manufactured by Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget between 1955 and 1974.

Jun 5, 2016 · A single-seat, single-engine interceptor/fighter for all-weather conditions, with low double delta wings, the Saab 35 Draken was developed in order to replace the Saab J29 Tunnan and the Saab J32 Lansen.

Sep 17, 2024 · One of the most aesthetically pleasing and most recognizable aircraft to the Cold War era, the Saab Draken was the double-delta dragon nobody dared attempt to slay, defending the Scandinavian...

The Saab 35 Draken (English: "Kite" or ‌"Dragon") was a Swedish fighter aircraft manufactured by Saab between 1955 and 1974. The Draken was built to replace the Saab J 29 Tunnan and, later, the fighter variant (J 32B) of the Saab 32 Lansen. The indigenous J 35 was an effective supersonic Cold...

The first Saab-35 prototype featured a Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet engine. It was flown on 25 October 1955, and the J 35A Draken ("dragon") began entry into the service in March 1960. The series-built aircraft used Volvo Flygmotor RM6B turbojets, which were license-built versions of the Rolls-Royce engine.

May 1, 2023 · In the soaring 1960s, the Saab J35 Draken was nothing more than a glimmer in the eye of ambitious Swedish engineers. As thrilling as the concept of a tail-less double-delta wing aircraft was, it was a leap into uncharted territory.

Oct 26, 2024 · Saab 35 Draken was a ground-breaking aircraft that broke several records. It became the first airframe constructed in Western Europe that could fly at real supersonic speeds. The Draken achieved Mach 2.0 and was tuned for high-speed operations.

Crew: 1. J-35 F: 230 units built. Maximum speed of Mach 2 at high altitude. The first Swedish airplane to reach Mach 2 in January 14th, 1960. Service ceiling at 66,000 feet, but rarely the J-35F could reach that altitude. Engine license built R (...)

The Saab 35 Draken is a single-engine single-seat supersonic jet fighter aircraft with a double-delta-wing produced by the Swedish manufacturer Saab AB, Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget. Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet) designation was J 35.

Feb 26, 2025 · Although not designed to be a dogfighter, the J 35 Draken proved to have good instantaneous turn capability and was a very capable fighter. It entered service in 1960 with the Swedish Air Force; 644 Saab Drakens were built for Sweden as well as other European nations.