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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Saab 32 Lansen
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1956–1960
Quantity
450
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1952
- Service Entry Year1956
- Crew2
- Primary RoleGround‑attack / maritime strike aircraft
- GenerationFirst generation jet attack aircraft
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeTurbojet
- Engine ModelRolls‑Royce Avon RM5 / RM6A
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)33
- Thrust-to-Weight0.3
- AfterburnerNo
▣Performance8MOD.8
- Top Speed1,100 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.9 Mach
- Service Ceiling12,000 m
- Ferry Range1,200 km
- Combat Radius500 km
- Rate of Climb30 m/s
- G-Limit9
- Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length15.35 m
- Wingspan10.66 m
- Height4.9 m
- Wing Area27.5
- Empty Weight9,800 kg
- Loaded Weight12,500 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight13,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints4
- Weapons Payload3,000 kg
- Internal GunFour 20 mm Bofors m/49 cannons (A‑32A) / Four 30 mm ADEN guns (J‑32B)
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableYes
▤Avionics & Stealth6MOD.6
- RadarPS-432/A search radar (S‑32C) / F9/5 radar warning receiver (A‑32A)
- IRSTNo
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Helmet-Mounted SightNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Targeting PodNo
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built450
- Operators1
- Variants8
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1997
- Production Start1954
- Production End1960
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1955Entered service
- 1956Production started
- 1960Production ended
70
years in service
4
years in production
450
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
83GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT10EARLY COLD WAR · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT77SWEDEN · ALL WEAPONS137PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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