The Saab 35 was designed to have a speed 50% greater than any other fighter entering service at that time.
Saab 35 Draken Specifications
Primary Function:Interceptor / Tactical fighter
Contractor:Saab
Crew:One
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
Volvo Flygmotor RM 6C; max. 7900 kp thrust with afterburner
Dimensions
Length:50 ft 04 in (15.35 m)
Wingspan:30 ft 10 in (9.42 m)
Height:12 ft 09 in (03.89 m)
Weights
Empty:18,188 lb (8250 kg) — Saab J 35J
Maximum Takeoff:27,050 lb (12270 kg) — Saab J 35J
Performance
Speed:Mach 2.0 at 11,000 m
Ceiling:N/A
Range:N/A
Armament
Bombs, cannon, rockets, missiles; 2x 30mm automatic cannons; Sidewinder air-to-air guided weapons
Saab 35 Draken Achievements
The Saab 35 was designed to have a speed 50% greater than any other fighter entering service at that time.[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Saab 35 Draken’]