The fearsome "Iron Dragon" of the Swedish Air Force.
As one of the world's leading fighter jets at the time of its launch, the Saab 35 Draken "iron dragon" was equipped with a wide range of powerful weapons and features.
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| The Saab 35 Draken was developed starting in 1949 to replace its predecessors, the Saab J29 Tunnan and the Saab J32 Lansen. |
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| The Saab 35 Draken officially entered service with the Swedish Air Force in 1960 and became one of the most powerful fighter aircraft in the world at that time. |
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| The Saab 35 Draken is a single-seat, single-engine interceptor fighter jet capable of operating in all weather conditions. |
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| The extremely powerful Volvo Svenska Flygmotor RM6C engine, along with the distinctive delta-shaped wings, allows the Saab 35 Draken to easily reach an impressive top speed of 2,125 km/h. |
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| The radar systems on the Saab 35 Draken are extremely advanced, including the Thompson-CSF Cyrano electronic radar integrated with the S6 gun control system and the Lear-14 autopilot system. |
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| The seats in the Saab 35 Draken can recline 30 degrees, reducing pressure on the pilot's head. Additionally, the cockpit of the Saab 35 Draken is equipped with air conditioning and a pressurization system. |
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| The Saab 35 Draken has a range of up to 3,250 km and a service ceiling of 18 km. |
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| For close-quarters combat, the Saab 35 Draken is equipped with a 30mm Aden gun. |
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| Additionally, the Saab 35 Draken has six weapon pylons capable of carrying up to 1,700 kg of various weapons. |
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| Specifically, the Saab 35 Draken can carry Bofors M70 rockets, Rb24, Rb27, and Rb28 air-to-air missiles, as well as conventional bombs. |
