Saab 210
| Saab 210 | |
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| Saab 210 at the Flygvapenmuseum | |
| Role | Experimental aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab-Scania |
| First flight | 21 January 1952 |
| Primary user | Swedish Air Force |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed into | Saab 35 Draken |
The Saab 210 Draken (Dragon or Kite) was a scaled-down test bed for the double-delta concept in the development of the J35 fighter. Although never officially named anything but Draken by Saab, it soon became known by its unofficial nickname Lilldraken (Little Dragon or Little Kite) after the first flight of the prototype of the J35. Its first flight was on 21 January 1952.[1]
History
During Stockholm's 700 year celebrations on 6 June 1953, a SAAB 210 performed an air show over the centre of the city.
Alleged design similarities with Messerschmitt P111
Similarity of engineering drawings with those of Messerschmitt P111, might have a connection with SAAB employee Frid Wanström interacting with German konstruktörer —including Dr Behrbohm, during the autumn of 1945.[2]
Aircraft on display
The aircraft currently resides in the Air Force Museum Flygvapenmuseum in Linköping.
Specifications
Data from Jane's.[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
Performance
See also
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
- Dorr, Robert. F. Modern Combat Aircraft 21 - Saab Viggen. Shepperton, Surrey. Ian Allan Ltd. 1985. ISBN 0-7110-1484-1
- Taylor, John W.R. Jane's Pocket Book of Research and Experimental Aircraft, London, Macdonald and Jane's Publishers Ltd, 1976. ISBN 0-356-08409-4.
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