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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Saab 37 Viggen
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1972–1990
Quantity
329
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1967
- Service Entry Year1971
- Crew1
- Primary Rolemultirole combat aircraft
- Generationthird
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypeVolvo RM8B
- Engine ModelSaab RM8A
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (afterburner, each)124
- Thrust-to-Weight0.86
- AfterburnerYes
- Internal Fuel3,500 kg
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed2,231 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)2 Mach
- Service Ceiling18,000 m
- Ferry Range1,820 km
- Combat Radius800 km
- Rate of Climb203 m/s
- Takeoff Run500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length16.4 m
- Wingspan8.7 m
- Height4.9 m
- Wing Area46
- Empty Weight8,200 kg
- Loaded Weight12,500 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight19,274 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints9
- Weapons Payload7,000 kg
- Internal Gun1 × 30 mm Oerlikon KCA cannon with 125 rounds
- Internal Weapons BayYes
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth2MOD.2
- RadarPS 46A (JA 37) / PS 37A (AJ 37)
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built329
- Operators1
- Variants7
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Retirement Year2007
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1972Production started
- 1990Production ended
54
years in service
18
years in production
329
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
// DERIVATIVES
06 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
115AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS22COLD WAR · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS109SWEDEN · ALL WEAPONS299PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
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.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
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