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Saab Viggen

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About Saab Viggen

(en: "Thunderbolt")

Swedish delta-winged interceptor, attack, and reconnaissance Jet capable of operating from short stretches of roadway as well as airfields. It had large Canards, a modified airliner turbofan and special landing gear. Its armament included air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons as well as a built-in 30mm cannon. The Viggen entered service in 1972 and was retired in 2005, replaced by the newer Saab Gripen.

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