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SAAB RF 35 Draken<\/h1>\n

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The Saab 35 Draken is a Swedish fighter-interceptor developed and built by Svenska Aeroplan AB (Saab) between 1955 and 1974. As jet fighter technology evolved during the Cold War, Sweden recognized the need for a supersonic fighter capable of intercepting bombers at higher altitudes and engaging fighter aircraft. Designed with double delta wings, the Saab 35 Draken was the first combat-aircraft to reach Mach 2 speeds at level flight, and the first jet to complete the tactical cobra maneuver.<\/p>\n

The Swedish word \u201cDraken\u201d has two separate meanings, \u201cthe dragon,\u201d or \u201cthe kite.\u201d It is believed the name was coined when the prototype appeared as a paper kite from above. Saab received export requests for the Draken prior to the jets\u2019 completion in the 1950s. In response, Saab designed multiple variants of the Draken for export. The Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) purchased over 50 Draken jets in three different variants. The F-35, single-seat attack version; the RF-35, single-seat reconnaissance prototype with camera nose; and the TF-35, two-seat trainer aircraft.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Wingspan<\/td>\n30 ft 11 in<\/td>\n\n

Wingspan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Length<\/td>\n50 ft 4 in<\/td>\n\n

Length<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Height<\/td>\n12 ft 9 in<\/td>\n\n

Height<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Weight<\/td>\n26,266 lbs (loaded)<\/td>\n\n

Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Max. Speed<\/td>\n1,520 mph<\/td>\n\n

Maximum Speed<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Service Ceiling<\/td>\n66,000 ft<\/td>\n\n

Service Ceiling<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Range<\/td>\n1,710 miles<\/td>\n\n

Range<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Engines<\/td>\n1 x Svenska Flygmotor RM6C afterburning turbo engine <\/td>\n\n

Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Crew<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n\n

Crew<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Manufacturer<\/strong><\/span>
Saab<\/p>\n

Markings<\/strong><\/span>
Royal Danish Air Force, Eskadrille 729 <\/p>\n

Designation<\/strong><\/span>
RF-35XD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Registration<\/strong><\/span>
N116XD<\/p>\n

Serial Number<\/strong><\/span>
AR-116<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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