Saab Saab 35 Draken

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08 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

A very old photo I took at prestwick airport a Saab 35 doing a display before heading back to Sweden

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Aircraft

Saab 35 Draken SAAB 35

Swedish Air Force standard

Airline

Swedish Air Force

Manufacturer

Saab

Location

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

PIK/EGPK

55.5015, -4.5772

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK

Airport

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Aviation History

The Saab 35 Draken is a historically significant Swedish Cold War-era fighter, notable for its unique double-delta wing and Mach 2 performance.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare in active service; mostly retired and seen only at airshows or in museums.

Record Flights

The Draken was the first fully supersonic aircraft to serve in Western Europe, excluding those from the US or USSR. Widely used for air defense of Sweden in the Cold War.

Safety & Events

No notable commercial or celebrity events; had various peacetime operational incidents typical of fighter jets. It was a mainstay in the Swedish Air Force until the late 1990s.

Future Outlook

Preserved in museums, handful retained for private or experimental flight, not in regular service.

Specifications

Volvo Flygmotor RM6C (based on Rolls-Royce Avon)

Engine

9.42 m

Wingspan

15.35 m

Length

1,750 km

Range

1,470 km/h

Speed

Single pilot

Capacity

16,000 kg

MTOW

3.89 m

Height

7,990 kgf with afterburner

Thrust

Not formally rated under ICAO standards (military jet)

Noise

No registration number visible; exact variant (J 35A/B/D/F/J/S) undetermined.