This video shows the SAAB JA 37 Viggen using its famous reverse thrust system. Unlike modern fighters, the Viggen was designed to deploy thrust reversal even on the runway. The aircraft can slow down ...

Summary and Key Points: The Saab 37 Viggen, a Cold War-era Swedish fighter, was designed to deter Russia and stands out for its innovative features. Named after “thunderbolt” and “tufted duck,” it was ...

The fastest plane to ever fly retired from service decades ago. When the American-made SR-71 Blackbird was introduced during the Cold War, its innovative technologies, electronics, and avionics pushed ...

Sweden punches well above its weight in the creation of exciting innovative combat aircraft. Historically, it was neutral, requiring the in-house design and production of aircraft —a remarkable ...