MAQUETTE À MONTER - Saab JA-37 Viggen Airfix | N° 07107 | 1:48 ** pour pièces, manque un set d'entrée d'air **
Prix régulier 10,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | ** pour pièces, manque un set d'entrée d'air (4 & 5, v. photo) ** |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Manufacturer | Airfix |
| Size of the box | 45 x 25 x 6 cm |
Description
The Saab 37 Viggen ("Thunderbolt") is a retired Swedish single-seat, single-engine, short-medium range combat aircraft. Development work on the type was initiated at Saab in 1952 and, following the selection of a radical delta wing configuration, the resulting aircraft performed its first flight on 8 February 1967 and entered service in 21 June 1971. It was the first canard design produced in quantity. The Viggen was also the most advanced fighter jet in Europe until the introduction of the Panavia Tornado into operational service in 1981. Several distinct variants of the Viggen were produced to perform the roles of strike fighter (AJ 37), aerial reconnaissance (SF 37), maritime patrol aircraft (SH 37) and a two-seat trainer (SK 37). In November 2005, the Viggen was retired from service by the Swedish Air Force, the sole operator, having been replaced by the newer Saab JAS 39 Gripen.
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