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Saab J 32 Lansen
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Air Superiority Fighters · Sweden · 1958
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SaabJ32Lansen

Saab J 32 Lansen
Saab J 32 Lansen Photo: Stahlkocher · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
40
Agility
50
Speed
55
Radar & Avionics
30
Range
60
Stealth
0
Survivability
55
Reliability
80
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Sweden
ManufacturerSaab Group
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
EraEarly Cold War
In service1958–1960
Operators1 countries
Quantity450
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
45
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
31/89
Early Cold War
175/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
40
Agility
50
Speed
55
Radar & Avionics
30
Range
60
Stealth
0
Survivability
55
Reliability
80
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Saab J 32 Lansen
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1958–1960
Quantity
450
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · EARLY COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
45
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ 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 Flight1952
  • Service Entry Year1956
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleFighter, Attack, Reconnaissance
  • GenerationFirst generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeTurbojet
  • Engine ModelRolls-Royce Avon RM5/RM6A
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)30
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)47
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.3
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel3,000 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed1,125 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.12 Mach
  • Cruise Speed800 km/h
  • Stall Speed180 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,000 m
  • Ferry Range2,000 km
  • Combat Radius1,000 km
  • Rate of Climb50 m/s
  • G-Limit6
  • Takeoff Run1,000 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length14.9 m
  • Wingspan13 m
  • Height4.65 m
  • Wing Area37.4
  • Empty Weight7,500 kg
  • Loaded Weight10,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight13,500 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built450
  • Operators1
  • Variants8
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1997
  • Production Start1954
  • Production End1960
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1958Production started
  3. 1960Production ended
68
years in service
2
years in production
450
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
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05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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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