Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Saab SH 37 Viggen
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1975–1990
Quantity
27
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Base AirframeSaab 37 Viggen
- Mission Typemaritime reconnaissance and strike
- Service Entry Year1975
- Flight Crew1
- Mission Crew1
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeVolvo RM8
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Cruise Speed850 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,000 m
- Range2,000 km
◇Mission Systems1MOD.1
- Primary Sensor / RadarPS-371A radar
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
- TorpedoesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length15.8 m
- Wingspan10.7 m
- Max Takeoff Weight20,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built27
- Operators1
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Retirement Year2005
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1975Production started
- 1990Production ended
51
years in service
15
years in production
27
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Saab SH 37 Viggen // SIBLING VARIANTS
06 / MASS Score
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT RANKING Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
15MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT5COLD WAR · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT19SWEDEN · ALL WEAPONS3PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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.
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