Saab Saab-29 Tunnan
Fighter
The Saab 29 Tunnan is a single-engine single-seat jet fighter aircraft produced by the Swedish manufacturer Saab AB, Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget. The Saab 29 was designated J 29 by the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet). The Saab 29 was also used as a ground-attack aircraft (A 29) and as a reconaissance aircraft (S 29).
The Saab 29 was only operated by the Swedish Air Force and the Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer).
Crew | 1 |
Propulsion | 1 Turbojet Engine | |
Engine Model | Svenska Flygmotor RM2B | |
Engine Power dry/with Afterburner | 22,3 / 27,5 kN | 5004 / 6182 lbf |
Speed | 1059 km/h | 572 kts 658 mph |
Service Ceiling | 15.500 m | 50.853 ft |
Range | 2.700 km | 1.458 NM 1.678 mi. |
Empty Weight | 4.300 kg | 9.480 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 8.000 kg | 17.637 lbs |
Wing Span | 11,00 m | 36 ft 1 in |
Wing Area | 24,0 m² | 258 ft² |
Length | 10,13 m | 33 ft 3 in |
Height | 3,73 m | 12 ft 3 in |
First Flight | 01.09.1948 | |
Production Status | out of production | |
Production Range | 1951-1956 | |
Total Production | 661 |
ICAO Code | SB29 | |
Data for (Version) | Saab J29F (Saab-29F) | |
Variants | J 29A, J 29B, A 29B, S 29C, J 29E, J 29F, A 29F |
[Photo-ID: 6861] © Karsten Palt 2013-05-17 | |
![]() | Saab J 29F Tunnan Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 29640 c/n: 29-640 |
Midland Air Museum [Coventry] |
[Photo-ID: 6860] © Karsten Palt 2013-05-17 | |
![]() | Saab J 29F Tunnan Swedish Air Force / Flygvapnet Reg.: 29640 c/n: 29-640 |
Midland Air Museum [Coventry] |