One of the most aesthetically pleasing and most recognizable aircraft to the Cold War era, the Saab Draken was the double-delta dragon nobody dared attempt to slay, defending the Scandinavian skies ...

Discover the history of the Saab 35 Draken, which first flew on October 25, 1955. Learn about its design, performance, Cold ...

The Saab 35 Draken, also known as ‘The Kite’ or ‘The Dragon,’ was the first Western European-built combat aircraft capable of breaking the sound barrier. Actually, the Draken busted through Mach 2.

During the Second World War, Sweden maintained a policy of neutrality – yet at the same time expected that if war came it would most likely be against the Soviet Union. The Swedish Air Force has ...

Saab is claiming to be the first aircraft manufacturer to take responsibility for its product from cradle to grave, after the Austrian air force’s last J35 Draken fighters were returned to the Swedish ...