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Saab 32 Lansen
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Saab32Lansen

Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Sweden · 1956
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Saab32Lansen

Saab 32 Lansen
Saab 32 Lansen Photo: Bluescan sv.wiki · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
65
Payload
60
Loiter / Endurance
55
Survivability
50
Accuracy
70
Low-Altitude Capability
68
Avionics
60
Reliability
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Sweden
ManufacturerSaab Group
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraEarly Cold War
In service1956–1960
Operators1 countries
Quantity450
Data Quality84%
63
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
10/30
Early Cold War
83/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
65
Payload
60
Loiter / Endurance
55
Survivability
50
Accuracy
70
Low-Altitude Capability
68
Avionics
60
Reliability
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Saab 32 Lansen
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)
—
63
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ 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
▤Avionics & Stealth6MOD.6
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built450
  • Operators1
  • Variants8
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1997
  • Production Start1954
  • Production End1960
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1955Entered service
  2. 1956Production started
  3. 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
Saab 32 Lansen 1956
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05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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