Saab Saab-21
Fighter / Ground Attack Aircraft
The Saab 21 is a single-engine single-seat fighter and ground-attack aircraft produced by the Swedish manufacturer Saab AB, Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget. The fighter-version was designated J 21 by the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet), the attack-version as A 21.
Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine |
Engine Model | Daimler-Benz DB 605B |
Engine Power | 1085 kW | 1455 hp |
Speed | 641 km/h | 346 kts 398 mph |
Service Ceiling | 11.000 m | 36.089 ft |
Range | 750 km | 405 NM 466 mi. |
Empty Weight | 3.250 kg | 7.165 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 4.150 kg | 9.150 lbs |
Wing Span | 11,60 m | 38 ft 1 in |
Wing Area | 22,2 m² | 239 ft² |
Length | 10,45 m | 34 ft 3 in |
Height | 3,96 m | 12 ft 12 in |
First Flight | 30.07.1943 |
Production Status | out of production |
Production Range | 1945-1949 |
Total Production | 299 |
Data for (Version) | Saab J21A (Saab-21A) |
Variants | J 21A-1, J 21A-2, A 21A-3 |