A distinctive double-delta supersonic interceptor developed as the principal Swedish air-defense fighter.
Development
Saab 35 Draken was developed by Saab in Sweden as a interceptor. The family first flew in 1955 and entered service in 1960. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Saab 35 Draken is represented primarily in the interceptor role. The sourced variant records include service with Swedish Air Force. The current structured record does not attach a specific conflict authority to this family; operational context remains limited to sourced service and role data. Role tags attached to the family include all weather and air superiority.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include J 35A, J 35D, and J 35F.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| J 35A | Production | Interceptor | Swedish Air Force |
| J 35D | Production | Interceptor | Swedish Air Force |
| J 35F | Production | Interceptor | Swedish Air Force |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
J 35A — C014 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 1 × Volvo Flygmotor RM6 turbojet
Armament: Cannon and radar/infrared air-to-air missiles depending on version.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Draken – 50 years in the air — Saab AB · Tier 2