Saab Saab-37 Viggen
Multi-Role Combat Aircraft
The Saab 37 Viggen is a single-engine single-seat supersonic multi-role combat jet aircraft produced by the Swedish manufacturer Saab AB. The Viggen was used as an interceptor (JA 37), ground-attack and fighter aircraft (AJ 37), photo-reconnaissance aircraft (SF 37) and maritime reconnaissance aircraft (SH 37).
The trainer variant was designated SK 37 and the later electronic warfare trainer SK 37E. The Swedish Air Force was the sole operator of the Saab 37.
Crew | 1 |
Propulsion | 1 Turbofan Engine | |
Engine Model | Volvo Flygmotor RM8B | |
Engine Power dry/with Afterburner | 72,1 / 115,7 kN | 16200 / 26000 lbf |
Speed | 2200 km/h | 1188 kts 1367 mph |
Mmo (max. Mach) | Mach 2.0 | |
Service Ceiling | 18.000 m | 59.055 ft |
Range | 1.000 km | 540 NM 621 mi. |
Empty Weight | 9.000 kg | 19.842 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 20.000 kg | 44.092 lbs |
Wing Span | 10,60 m | 34 ft 9 in |
Wing Area | 52,2 m² | 562 ft² |
Length | 16,40 m | 53 ft 10 in |
Height | 5,90 m | 19 ft 4 in |
First Flight | 08.02.1967 | |
Production Status | out of production | |
Production Range | 1970-1990 | |
Total Production | 329 |
ICAO Code | SB37 | |
Data for (Version) | Saab-37 | |
Variants | AJ 37 / AJS 37, SK 37 / SK 37E, SF 37 / AJSF 37, SH 37 / AJSH 37, JA 37 / JA 37C / JA 37D |
[Photo-ID: 10734] © Karsten Palt 2014-10-23 | |
![]() | Saab AJS37 Viggen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 37074 c/n: 37-074 |
Museo del Aire [Madrid] |
[Photo-ID: 10735] © Karsten Palt 2014-10-23 | |
![]() | Saab AJS37 Viggen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 37074 c/n: 37-074 |
Museo del Aire [Madrid] |
[Photo-ID: 11670] © Karsten Palt 2015-08-22 | |
![]() | Saab AJSF37 Viggen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 37954 c/n: 37954 |
Polish Aviation Museum [Krakow] |
[Photo-ID: 10564] © Karsten Palt 2014-06-08 | |
![]() | Saab AJSF37 Viggen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 37957 c/n: 37957 |
Letecke Muzeum Kbely [Prague] |
[Photo-ID: 10565] © Karsten Palt 2014-06-08 | |
![]() | Saab AJSF37 Viggen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 37957 c/n: 37957 |
Letecke Muzeum Kbely [Prague] |
[Photo-ID: 1424] © Karsten Palt 2008-09-27 | |
![]() | Saab AJSF37 Viggen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 37974 c/n: 37-974 |
Flugausstellung L.+P. Junior [Hermeskeil] |
[Photo-ID: 954] © Karsten Palt 2008-06-21 | |
![]() | Saab AJSH37 Viggen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 37901 c/n: 37-901 |
Nationaal Luchtvaart-Themapark Aviodrome [Lelystad (EHLE / LEY)] |
[Photo-ID: 955] © Karsten Palt 2008-06-21 | |
![]() | Saab AJSH37 Viggen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 37901 c/n: 37-901 |
Nationaal Luchtvaart-Themapark Aviodrome [Lelystad (EHLE / LEY)] |
[Photo-ID: 6898] © Karsten Palt 2013-05-18 | |
![]() | Saab AJSH37 Viggen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 37918 c/n: 37-918 |
Newark Air Museum [Winthorpe, Newark] |
[Photo-ID: 6899] © Karsten Palt 2013-05-18 | |
![]() | Saab AJSH37 Viggen Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 37918 c/n: 37-918 |
Newark Air Museum [Winthorpe, Newark] |