The Saab 35 Draken (IPA: [²drɑːkɛn]; The Kite, ambiguous with The Dragon) [Nb 1] [3] is a Swedish fighter-interceptor developed and manufactured by Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget between 1955 and 1974.

The Saab 35 Draken (English: "Kite" or ‌"Dragon") was a Swedish fighter aircraft manufactured by Saab between 1955 and 1974. The Draken was built to replace the Saab J 29 Tunnan and, later, the fighter variant (J 32B) of the Saab 32 Lansen.

The Saab 35 Draken is a single-engine single-seat supersonic jet fighter aircraft with a double-delta-wing produced by the Swedish manufacturer Saab AB, Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget. Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet) designation was J 35.

A single "SAAB 210" 70%-scale demonstrator was built, leading to 5 "J 35" prototypes, then 90 "J 35A (Adam)" initial production machines -- with the RM6B turbojet but no STRIL 60 capability. The "J 35B" featured a new afterburner and added STRIL 60 capability.

J-35 F: 230 units built. Maximum speed of Mach 2 at high altitude. The first Swedish airplane to reach Mach 2 in January 14th, 1960. Service ceiling at 66,000 feet, but rarely the J-35F could reach that altitude. Engine license built Rolls Royce Avon 300 with Swedish designed afterburner. 2x 30 mm Aden cannons with 90 rounds per cannon.

Feb 24, 2025 · The Saab 35 Draken was powered by a Svenska Flygmotor RM6B/C turbojet engine. This engine was a Swedish-built version of the British Rolls-Royce Avon engine. This powerful engine enabled the supersonic fighter to reach a maximum speed of Mach 2, approximately 1,320 miles per hour.

Jan 22, 2024 · After much research including flight-testing of a 70 percent scale aircraft, the first prototype of the innovative double-delta Draken flew in late 1955 and Sweden´s first Mach 2 fighter was a reality, entering production in 1957. Saab 35 prototype (Fpl 35-1) flying

Entry into service began in March 1960, initially with Flygflottilj 13 at Norrkoping, and production for the Flygvapen totalled approximately 525 aircraft in all versions. Sixty J 35J and 12 Sk 35C two-seat trainers remain in service with F10's four squadrons at Angelholm, in southern Sweden.

Sep 21, 1999 · After much research including flight-testing of a 70 percent scale aircraft, the first prototype of the innovative double-delta Draken flew in late 1955 and Sweden´s first Mach 2 fighter was a reality, entering production in 1957.

Jul 23, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Saab J35 Draken (Dragon / Kite) Multirole Fighter Aircraft including pictures.