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

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 ...

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.

The Saab 35 Draken was Sweden’s answer to defending its vast territory during the Cold War. Featuring a revolutionary ...

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 ...