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Description
The Saab Model 37 Viggen was an innovative multirole fighter design used exclusively by the Swedish Air Force. There were five variants of the aircraft produced: the AJ-37 fighter-bomber, SK-37 two-seat trainer, SH-37 maritime patrol, SF-37 reconnaissance, and JA-37 all-weather fighter/interceptor. The AJ-37 and JA-37 are frequently confused but the easiest distinguishing feature is the top of the vertical stabilizer – if the leading edge and trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer is straight from the base to the tip, it is an AJ-37. The JA-37 has a tip extension on top of the old vertical stabilizer that sweeps aft near the top of the trailing edge. More difficult to detect is a small fuselage extension added to the JA-37 between the canards and main wings. The Viggen served in front-line service through the mid-2000s and was the most advanced European fighter during the 1970s and 1980s until the PANAVIA Tornado entered service.
Among the features and options of this kit:
- Spartan cockpit
- Positionable canopy
- Intakes down to blank plates (typical of this era)
- Positionable speed brakes
- Ventral gun fairing (JA version)
- Basic afterburner nozzle covered by closed thrust reverser (see notes)
- Choice of AJ or JA vertical stabilizers
External stores include:
- 1 x Centerline fuel tank
- 2 x RB-05 air-to-ground missiles
- 2 x RB-24 Sidewinders
- 2 x RM-71 Skyflash
- 2 x Rocket pods
This kit comes with markings for four aircraft:
- JA-37Di, 52, Flygflotillj 4, Froson/Ostersund AB, 2004
- JA-37Di, 02, Flygflotillj 21, Lulea AB, 2004
- AJ-37, 52/SE-DXN, Swedish Historic Flight, 2017
- JA-37, 55, Flygflotillj 4, Froson/Ostersund AB, 2004
