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(en: "Thunderbolt")


Swedish delta-winged interceptor, attack, and reconnaissance jet capable of operating from short stretches of roadway as well as airfields. It had large canards, a modified airliner turbofan and special landing gear. Its armament included air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons as well as a built-in 30mm cannon. The Viggen entered service in 1972 and was retired in 2005, replaced by the newer Saab Gripen.

See also


* List of airplanes

* Wikipedia: Saab 37 Viggen

* Saab 37 Viggen in Detail

* Youtube: Saab 37 Viggen 2001 Part 1 and Part 2 (in Swedish)