"SAAB JA37 Viggen from Tarangus " Topic
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Tango01 | 27 Mar 2015 3:46 p.m. PST |
"Powered by a single Volvo RM8 turbofan engine, the Viggen was capable of a maximum speed of Mach 2.1, and also featured afterburner technology, as well as a reverse thrust capability. As well as various underwing store solutions, it also carried a 30mm Oerlikon cannon, and the JA37D also carried a U95 ECM pod. The version of the Viggen in this kit (JA37) was introduced in 1979, and some were upgraded to JA37D specification…"
Main page link Amicalement Armand |
Mako11 | 27 Mar 2015 8:46 p.m. PST |
A beautiful looking jet, and model. Thanks for sharing. |
John Treadaway | 28 Mar 2015 5:49 a.m. PST |
Superb all round. Aesthetically, I love jets of this period. John T |
Tango01 | 28 Mar 2015 11:12 a.m. PST |
Glad you enjoyed it boys!. (smile) Amicalement Armand |
Lion in the Stars | 28 Mar 2015 12:17 p.m. PST |
SAAB has always made pretty jets. I still think the Flanker is the prettiest, but the Viggen and the Grypen are very nice. |
commanderroj | 28 Mar 2015 1:22 p.m. PST |
My all time favourite jet, but I have never seen the number painted on the wing! I am curious not doubtful. |
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