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  saab   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
SAAB (originally an acronym for "Svenska Aeroplan AB") was founded as a Swedish aircraft industry in 1937 in the city of Linköping in Sweden.
Saab has been making airplanes since the 1930s, and predecessors to the Gripen were among others the Lansen, the Draken and the Viggen.
Saab Ericsson Space is a joint venture with Ericsson, designing the on board computers used in the Ariane 5 rockets used by the European Space Agency.
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 Saab Viggen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
AJ37: Two Saab Rb05 missiles or Two Saab Rb04 missiles or four Maverick or four Sidewinder or four 135 mm rocket pods or sixteen 120 kg bombs or two Gun pods withe the Aden 30mm cannon.
The Saab Viggen (Bolt¹) or Saab 37 is a Swedish fighter aircraft manufactured between 1970 and 1990 to replace the Saab Draken (Dragon).
Viggen featured a navigational computer, the Datasaab CK37 which by Swedish means was a significant technological achievement at that time.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saab_Viggen   (558 words)

  
 Saab - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saab is an aircraft and automobile concern based in Sweden, founded 1937 in Linköping.
In 1969 Saab merged with the truck maker Scania-Vabis, and between 1969 and 1995 the company was called Saab-Scania AB.
General Motors bought 51 percent of the automobile division Saab Automobile in 1990, and acquired the rest a decade later.
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 Saab Viggen - TheBestLinks.com - Saab 37 Viggen, Democracy, French language, Fighter aircraft, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Saab Viggen (Thunderbolt¹) or Saab 37 is a Swedish fighter aircraft manufactured between 1971 and 1990 to replace the Saab Lansen.
Design of the Viggen began in the early 1960s with the aim of producing a robust single-engined fighter with excellent STOL performance that could be operated from improvised facilities such as roadways in the event of nuclear attacks on major installations.
After 110 of the original AJ 37s and 18 Sk 37 two-seat trainers were delivered, 26 of the SF 37 reconnaissance version, and another 26 of the SH 37 maritime reconnaissance and strike version were built.
www.thebestlinks.com /Saab_37_Viggen.html   (379 words)

  
 The SAAB 37 Viggen
One of the major components of this force was a series of combat aircraft built by SAAB, and one of the most impressive of this series was the "SAAB 37 Viggen (Thunderbolt)", a multirole combat aircraft that was the backbone of Swedish air power from the 1970s to the end of the century.
The SH 37 prototype was a rebuild of the third AJ 37 prototype, and performed its first flight in its new configuration was on 10 December 1973.
Another visible difference from the AJ 37 is that the JA 37 has built-in armament, in the form of a Swiss Oerlikon KCA 30 millimeter cannon with 150 rounds of ammunition, fitted in a belly pack and offset to the left to clear the centerline pylon.
www.vectorsite.net /avvig.html   (5697 words)

  
 Saab Launches the 9-3 Viggen - AutoWorld.Com
While its Saab Aircraft namesake, the Saab 37 Viggen jet fighter, defines agility and versatility in the air, the new 2.3L high-output turbocharged Saab Viggen is poised to thrill Saab enthusiasts who demand those qualities with four wheels firmly planted on the ground.
The blue and yellow, delta shaped Saab 9-3 Viggen badge, reminiscent of the 37 Viggen’s delta wing, is positioned on the front fenders, above the side indicators.
Saab designers ensured the 9-3 Viggen’s low, aggressive stance by integrating a rear wing spoiler, sill covers, and front and rear spoilers integrated with the bumpers.
www.autoworld.com /news/Saab/9-3_Viggen.htm   (436 words)

  
 AutoWeb - Saab 9-3 Viggen
The Saab 9-3 Viggen sports tourer is a new high performance variant of the Saab 9-3, developed to appeal to a small group of enthusiast drivers seeking enhanced driving characteristics and individual design above the offerings in the overall Saab 9-3 model range.
The delta shaped Saab 9-3 Viggen symbol on the car's front wings is reminiscent of the 'double v' shape formed by the wings of the Viggen jet fighter.
The new Saab 9-3 Viggen is fitted with Saab's latest advances, including driver and passenger front airbags, seat mounted head and thorax side airbags and the award-winning Saab Active Head Restraint that reduces the risk of whiplash injuries in a rear end collision.
www.autoweb.com.au /cms/A_51250/newsarticle.html   (836 words)

  
 9-3 Viggen Aerodynamics - AutoWorld.Com
Norcross, GA Nowhere is the connection between the Saab 9-3 Viggen and its namesake, the Saab 37 Viggen jet fighter stronger than in their exceptional aerodynamics.
At Saab, form has always followed function, and that philosophy is again apparent in the aerodynamic elements of the 9-3 Viggen.
The Saab 37 Viggen's delta wing design provides the lift and agility necessary to enable this multi-purpose jet fighter to perform its airborne duties.
www.autoworld.com /news/Saab/9-3Aerodynamics.htm   (672 words)

  
 JA 37 Viggen, Saab
The Viggen was designed to fulfill several roles with one basic airframe, but in multiple versions: fighter-bomber, attack aircraft, tactical recce, sea surveillance, operational trainer, and pure fighter.
The Saab 305/Rb 05 missile is now an all round weapon, as it is rather effective against slow, large aircraft and helicopters too.
The fin is the same tall one as on Sk 37 to compensate for the longer fuselage.
home.iae.nl /users/wbergmns/info/ja37.htm   (1189 words)

  
 VIGGEN AJ-37 (SAAB)
The basic platform was the AJ 37 attack aircraft, to be followed by S 37 reconnaissance versions and the JA 37 fighter.
On 8 February 1967 the first prototype of the Saab 37 Viggen family made its maiden flight.
The last of 329 Viggens, a JA 37 fighter version, was delivered from Saab in Linköping to the Swedish Air Force in 1990.
www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ac/row/viggen.htm   (269 words)

  
 2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Saab aficionados have been worried that GM will undermine their toy, but the designers have kept the key in the console to reaffirm their uniqueness.
Saab's Viggen features a potent 2.3 liter high output turbo-charged engine that produces 230 hp and an impressive maximum torque of 258 lb.-ft., ranging from 2,500 rpm all the way through 4,500 rpm.
Viggen is the only car in its class with a hatchback, which provides outstanding loading flexibility and cargo capacity.
www.cartrackers.com /am/showarticle.php?id=6113   (1302 words)

  
 Saab AJ-37 Viggen by Piero De Santis (ESCI/Airfix 1/48)
The SAAB Viggen is a heavy multi-role combat aircraft designed, produced and exclusively used by the Swedish Air Force.
Introduced in the 1960s and the 1970s in all its variants, the Viggen was designed to respond to many challenging requirements as a multi-role (attack, reconnaissance and fighter) aircraft changing only the payloads, while also possessing STOL capabilities.
The specialised variants of the Viggen are the AJ-37 for attack, the JA-37 interceptor, the SH-37 for sea surveillance, the SF-37 for photo-reconnaissance and the two-seat SK-37 for training.
hsfeatures.com /viggenpds_1.htm   (2195 words)

  
 TSN 1999 SAAB 9-3 VIGGEN - SUMMARY
The Viggen name and badge honors the most agile and versatile Saab fighter jet ever developed, the Saab 37 Viggen, renowned for its innovative technology and design.
In developing the Viggen jet fighter, one of its key attributes had to be the ability to land and stop in short distances to make use of Sweden's highway bases if necessary.
The 9-3 Viggen Coupe's body will continue to be manufactured at Saab's factory in Trollhattan, Sweden, then shipped in a climate controlled, sealed container to Uusikaupunki, Finland for painting and final assembly at the Valmet Automotive plant.
www.saabnet.com /tsn/models/1999/9993vpr1.html   (818 words)

  
 1999 New York Auto Show   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The limited-edition 9-3 Viggen (which is Swedish for "thunderbolt") is named after its Saab Aircraft namesake, the delta-winged Saab 37 Viggen jet fighter.
Saab's 9-3 Viggen also rides on a specially tuned sport chassis atop P215/45ZR rubber mounted to 17 x 7.5-inch alloy wheels.
Saab plans to build just 2,500 Viggens for worldwide consumption, but only 400 of those will be available in the States beginning this May. Convertible (and five-door) versions of the 2000 Viggen are due to arrive in dealer showrooms sometime this fall.
www.edmunds.com /news/autoshows/articles/42916/page011.html   (295 words)

  
 AJ 37 Viggen
System 37, ”Viggen” was developed primarily to succeed the attack aircraft A 32 Lansen, when its time as a first-line combat aircraft would be over.
In addition to the flaps fitted to the canard wing, the Viggen is equipped with a thrust-reversible engine and wheel-braking by units with an anti-skid system.
The AJ 37 was from the beginning capable to carry a considerable number of different weapon loads.
www.avrosys.nu /aircraft/Attack/177AJ37.htm   (568 words)

  
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The Saab 9-3 Viggen was equipped with specially designed sport seats that feature side bolsters and thigh support to help make high performance driving more controlled and comfortable.
While the Saab 9-3 Viggen delivers a level of performance and driving excitement that is unrivalled by any Saab yet, no compromises have been made in terms of driving safety and security.
The Viggen symbol is placed on the cam cover, the front fenders, above the side indicators, in the door threshold treadplates, and embossed in the back rest of the seats.
www.lundsaab.com /93convert.htm   (1682 words)

  
 2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen - The Car Connection
Saab is known for durability, performance and above all quirkiness: features that made Saab famous on speedways, highways, and skyways, and some places in between (Road Atlanta, Georgia, and Pikes Peak, Colorado).
According to Viggen chassis engineer Sven Wernståhl, they elected to keep some torque steer in to "allow the driver to gauge exactly what is happening at the front wheels-it's important for the driver to feel the challenge of the power." Mission accomplished.
The interior of the Viggen resonates with Saab quirkiness.
www.thecarconnection.com /Vehicle_Reviews/Sports_Convertibles/2000_Saab_9-3_Viggen.S184.A1863.html   (1295 words)

  
 Saab 37 Viggen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Viggen is a multi-role fighter, through upgrades still modern and with some almost unique features, in service with the Swedish air force in several versions, since 1971 and until after 2006.
The name Viggen means The Thunderbolt, especially those resulting from the Norse god Thor's warhammer Mjölner.
During the 1960's, it was foreseen that the Swedish air force would purchase 800+ Viggens, but the final figure ended up at 329.
hem.passagen.se /massoudanari/saab_37_viggen.htm   (416 words)

  
 Viggen
Saab wanted to build an exclusive car for the real enthusiasts and they wanted it to have something from Saab history especially from the aircraft history.
The Viggen is a very special car, it has all the equipment that you can get in a Saab plus an exclusive two color matching fulsport leather interior.
The Saab 9-3 VIggen is built in Saabs factory in the south of Finland that Same factory which Saab has used to produce its very successful convertible since 1986.
home.swipnet.se /danny/viggen.htm   (331 words)

  
 News & Opinion: Itchin' for a Fight (Nashville Scene . 01-17-00)
For all their responsive performance potential, the slotted disk brakes at all four wheels are also integral to the overall safety package, thanks to standard ABS and electronic brake distribution circuitry that proportions stopping force according to dynamic shifts of vehicle mass.
Saab's co-developer for the 9-3 Viggen is England's vaunted Tom Walkinshaw Racing Group of Formula One, Touring Car Championship, and Group 3 Prototype fame.
Saab alone, one must assume, is responsible for an enduring image of erratic quality control that manifests in quaint, unpredictable ways.
weeklywire.com /ww/01-17-00/nash_ol-driving.html   (904 words)

  
 MILAVIA - Aircraft - Saab 37 Viggen (JA 37, AJ 37)
JA37 Viggen is the only aircraft in the Viggen family equipped with a head-down-display from Smiths Industries.
The cockpit in Viggen is a relaxed environment; automatic throttle helps the pilot to keep an optimum speed, altitude and angel at short and steep landings.
The Viggen has a unique reversing system built in, which helps it to keep the landings under 500 meters.
www.milavia.net /aircraft/viggen/viggen.htm   (422 words)

  
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Of course, with its extensive roster of standard equipment, the Saab 9-3 is equally ahead of its class in terms of value.
In order to fully utilize the tremendous power delivered by the 9-3 Viggen's 230 hp, 2.3 liter high output turbo engine, and still achieve superior road handling and driving characteristics, the 9-3 Viggen was equipped with a specially developed sport chassis.
It is reminiscent of the Saab 37 Viggen jet fighter's delta wing plan, graphically conveying a strong connection with the Swedish aircraft industry.
www.lundsaab.com /93fivedoor.htm   (1843 words)

  
 Saab 37 Viggen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Of the electronic parts taken out of a JA 37, up to 80% is in use in another aircraft within a month, and for example the backup artificial horizon gyro can be used in SK 60, but not only electronics is reused.
The AJS 37 unit consists of AJSF 37 Viggens and its mission will be photo reconnaissance in conflict areas.
Photo shows AJ 37 Viggen with 120 kg bombs loaded, Rb 05 missile (green) Rb 04E (fl and white), 30 mm gun pods and 135 mm rocket pods.
www.canit.se /~griffon/aviation/text/37viggen.htm   (2486 words)

  
 The SAAB JAS-39 Gripen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The group's proposal, with the company designation "SAAB 2110", was accepted in the spring of 1982, with a contract signed in June for five prototypes featuring some modifications from the original proposal, plus an initial production batch of 30 aircraft and an option for 110 more.
In June 1992, SAAB got the go-ahead for building the two-seat JAS-39B, and the government formally signed off on the option for 110 more Gripens, which were to be built to an improved "Batch 2" standard.
SAAB was forced to seek international sales for the Gripen, since the Swedish government contract for the fighter was so tight-fisted that Gripen International's president, Hans Kruger, once said he'd "lost his shirt, tie, and jacket on the Batch 1 deal."
www.vectorsite.net /avgrpn.html   (3799 words)

  
 Heller 1/72 Saab JA 37 Jaktviggen
The SAAB Viggen was an unusual design concept with a close-coupled canard and delta wing configuration intended to be used as a multi-role platform and suited to be able to perform a multitude of roles and tasks.
The JA 37 Viggen was powered by a Volvo turbofan and capable of a maximum speed of 2195 km/h.
As a Viggen it is a very good kit and most others suggest that Heller's Viggen is still probably one of the best on the market in terms of shape and accuracy.
www.fortunecity.com /meltingpot/portland/971/Reviews/60s/ja-37-viggen.htm   (742 words)

  
 Aerospaceweb.org | Aircraft Museum - AJ37 Viggen
The System 37 project was launched in 1960 to produce a family of aircraft with short takeoff and landing capability.
The Viggen design utilizes a large double delta wing, large flapped canards, tandem wheel main landing gear, and thrust reversers to achieve short takeoff and landings (STOL) from rough terrain and country roads.
The Viggen fleet is gradually being reduced in number as Gripen production progresses.
www.aerospaceweb.org /aircraft/attack/viggen/index.shtml   (253 words)

  
 Saab Central - Features: 2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen
Saab has created just the car — a limited series with a special name: the Saab 9-3 Viggen.
The Saab 37 Viggen is one of the most uncompromising jet fighters ever built.
The Saab 9-3 Viggen is a car that is very inspiring, and great fun to drive.
www.saabcentral.com /features/gm900_93/brochures/2000_viggen/viggen_1.php   (366 words)

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