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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a Swedish fighter-bomber aircraft which originated from the [[AJ37]] due to an decision in 1992 to upgrade the AJ37, SH37 and SF37 to give them an extended service-life and a limited JAS-capabilties. Majority of the upgrade to the avionics in the Central Calculator which received extensive modification. Giving more powerful computer power which gave it new abilities to carry new ordinance such as [[RB 74]] air to air missile, RB 15F Anti-Ship missiles and BK 90 cluster munition. After the modification AJ 37 got rebranded to AJS 37. The AJS remained in service until 2001 were it got phased out in favor for the JAS 39 Gripen.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a Swedish fighter-bomber aircraft which originated from the [[AJ37]] due to a decision in 1992 to upgrade the AJ37, SH37, and SF37 to give them an extended service-life and limited JAS-capabilities. The majority of the upgrade was to the avionics in the Central Calculator, which received extensive modification. Giving more powerful computer power gave it the ability to carry new ordnance such as [[RB 74]] air-to-air missiles, RB 15F anti-ship missiles, and BK 90 cluster munitions. After the modification, the AJ 37 was redesignated to AJS 37. The AJS remained in service until 2001 when it was phased out in favour of the JAS 39 Gripen.
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The {{PAGENAME}} was introduced in the [[Update "La Royale"]] as a Fighter-Bomber for Sweden, strengthening the Swedish aircraft choices both for air and ground battles with its increased multirole capabilities.
 
  
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The {{PAGENAME}} was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]] as a fighter-bomber for Sweden, strengthening the Swedish aircraft choices both for air and ground battles with its increased multirole capabilities.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 
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{{main|m/71 (120 kg)|psrak m/70|Akan m/55 (30 mm)}}
 
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{{main|Rb05A|RB24J|RB 74|RB 75}}
 
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* 2 x RB24J missiles + 2 x 30 mm Akan m/55 cannons (150 rpg = 300 total) + 1 x 1,250 l drop tank
 
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* 6 x RB24J missiles
 
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* 4 x RB 74 missiles
 
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* 16 x 120 kg m/71 bombs (1,920 kg total)
 
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* 2 x Rb05A missiles
 
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* 48 x countermeasures
 
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* 24 x psrak m/70 rockets
 
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* 4 x RB 75 missiles
 
  
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==== Custom loadout options ====
 
 
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! 30 mm Akan m/55 cannons (150 rpg)
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! [[Akan m/55 (30 mm)|30 mm Akan m/55]] cannons (150 rpg)
 
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! 120 kg m/71 bombs
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! [[m/71 (120 kg)|120 kg m/71]] bombs
 
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! [[psrak m/70]] rockets
 
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! RB24J missiles
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! RB 74 missiles
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! [[RB 74]] missiles
 
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! RB 75 missiles
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! [[RB 75]] missiles
 
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! Rb05A missiles
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! [[Rb05A]] missiles
 
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{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
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{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
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* 2 x RB24J missiles + 2 x 30 mm Akan m/55 cannons (150 rpg = 300 total) + 1 x 1,250 l drop tank
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* 6 x RB24J missiles
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* 4 x RB 74 missiles
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* 16 x 120 kg m/71 bombs (1,920 kg total)
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* 2 x Rb05A missiles
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* 48 x countermeasures
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* 24 x psrak m/70 rockets
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* 4 x RB 75 missiles
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{{Navigation-End}}
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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The AJS-37 Viggen was a Swedish multi-role combat aircraft developed by Saab in the late 1960s. It featured a delta wing design with canard surfaces and a powerful turbofan engine, enabling high maneuverability and short takeoff and landing capabilities. Equipped with advanced avionics and a diverse array of weaponry, the Viggen excelled in air defense, ground attack, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare. While it never engaged in active combat due to Sweden's policy of neutrality, it served as a highly capable and versatile aircraft for the Swedish Air Force until its retirement in 2005. <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20071004171102/http://www.flug-revue.rotor.com/FRHeft7X/FRHeft75/FRH7502/FR7502a.htm</ref>
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==

Revision as of 08:41, 19 June 2023

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This page is about the Swedish strike aircraft AJS37. For other versions, see SAAB 37 Viggen (Family).
AJS37
saab_ajs37.png
GarageImage AJS37.jpg
AJS37
Sweden flag.png Sweden
VII Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
11.0 11.0 11.3
Class:
Research:350 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:950 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The AJS37 Viggen was a Swedish fighter-bomber aircraft which originated from the AJ37 due to a decision in 1992 to upgrade the AJ37, SH37, and SF37 to give them an extended service-life and limited JAS-capabilities. The majority of the upgrade was to the avionics in the Central Calculator, which received extensive modification. Giving more powerful computer power gave it the ability to carry new ordnance such as RB 74 air-to-air missiles, RB 15F anti-ship missiles, and BK 90 cluster munitions. After the modification, the AJ 37 was redesignated to AJS 37. The AJS remained in service until 2001 when it was phased out in favour of the JAS 39 Gripen.

The AJS37 was introduced in Update "La Royale" as a fighter-bomber for Sweden, strengthening the Swedish aircraft choices both for air and ground battles with its increased multirole capabilities.

General info

Flight performance

Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Max speed
at 11 000 m1 948 km/h
Turn time25 s
Max altitude14 500 m
EngineSvenska Flygmotor RM8A
Type
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight19 t

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics Max speed
(km/h at _,___ m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock ___ ___ 14500 __._ __._ __._ __._ 500
Upgraded ___ ___ __._ __._ __._ __._

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute Thrust reversal
X X ✓ ✓ X X ✓*
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
1,536 620 - - 400 ~12 ~4
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< ___ < ___ < ___ -

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Basic mass Wing loading (full fuel)
Svenska Flygmotor RM8A 1 _,___ kg ___ kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load) Max Gross
Weight
Weight (each) Type _m fuel __m fuel __m fuel
___ kg ___ _,___ kg _,___ kg _,___ kg _,___ kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
Condition 100% ___%/WEP _m fuel __m fuel __m fuel MGW
Stationary ___ kgf ___ kgf _.__ _.__ _.__ _.__
Optimal ___ kgf
(_ km/h) 		___ kgf
(_ km/h) 		_.__ _.__ _.__ _.__

Survivability and armour

Flares/Chaff
Aircraft countermeasures to distract IR and radar-guided missiles and also AA radar
Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear620 km/h

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB3 241 → 4 359 Sl icon.png
RB8 213 → 11 046 Sl icon.png
SB11 659 → 15 681 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications318 000 Rp icon.png
489 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost3 000 Ge icon.png
Crew training270 000 Sl icon.png
Experts950 000 Sl icon.png
Aces3 200 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 210 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
90 / 340 / 600 % Sl icon.png
244 / 244 / 244 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods booster.png
New boosters
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
560 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
560 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
560 Ge icon.png
Mods heli false thermal targets.png
Flares/Chaff
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
m/71
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
aden_belt_pack
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
19 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods air to air missile.png
RB24J
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods pilon block rocket.png
m/70
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods g suit.png
G-suit
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
560 Ge icon.png
Mods agm missile.png
Rb05A
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
560 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
aden_new_gun
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
560 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
aden_new_gun
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
560 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air missile.png
RB 74
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
560 Ge icon.png
40px
RB75
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
560 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow right 0.png
40px
RB 75T
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
560 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns) CCIP (Rockets) CCIP (Bombs) CCRP (Bombs)
Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png

Suspended armament

The AJS37 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Hardpoints JA37D.png
30 mm Akan m/55 cannons (150 rpg) 1 1
120 kg m/71 bombs 4 4 4 4
psrak m/70 rockets 6 6 6 6
RB24J missiles 1 1 1 1 1 1
RB 74 missiles 1 1 1 1
RB 75 missiles 1 1 1 1
Rb05A missiles 1 1
Countermeasures 24 24
1,250 l drop tanks 1
Default weapon presets
  • 2 x RB24J missiles + 2 x 30 mm Akan m/55 cannons (150 rpg = 300 total) + 1 x 1,250 l drop tank
  • 6 x RB24J missiles
  • 4 x RB 74 missiles
  • 16 x 120 kg m/71 bombs (1,920 kg total)
  • 2 x Rb05A missiles
  • 48 x countermeasures
  • 24 x psrak m/70 rockets
  • 4 x RB 75 missiles

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • High top speed at sea level
  • Responsive flight controls with great turning rate
  • Excellent loadout options of air-to-air and air-to-ground armament, including unguided and guided weaponry
  • Can be equipped with a drop tank
  • Reverse Thrust for fast braking after touching down
  • Access to strong RB74 and RB24J IR missiles

Cons:

  • Substandard energy retention during turns, made worse by the mediocre acceleration at low speeds
  • Afterburner consumes a lot of fuel
  • Mediocre airbrakes
  • No internal mounted cannon, only external 30mm cannons without tracers
  • Flaps only useful during landings

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

References


Swedish Aeroplane Company Ltd. (SAAB)
  Pre-SAAB: SA / ASJA
SA 'Jaktfalken'  J6B
SAAB 17  B17A · B17B · S17BS
SAAB 18  B18A · B18B · T18B · T18B (57)
SAAB 21  J21A-1 · J21A-2 · A21A-3 · J21RA · A21RB
SAAB 29 'Tunnan'  J29A · A29B · J29D · J29F
SAAB 32 'Lansen'  J32B · A32A · A32A Röd Adam
SAAB 35 'Draken'  J35A · J35D
SAAB 37 'Viggen'  JA37C · JA37D · JA37DI · JA37DI F21 · AJ37 · AJS37
SAAB 39 'Gripen'  JAS39A · JAS39C
SAAB 105  SK60B · SAAB-105G
License Production  B3C (Ju 86K)
Export  SAAB-105OE · J35XS · ▄JAS39C · ◔JAS39EBS HU C

Sweden jet aircraft
Fighters  J21RA
  J29A · A29B · J29D · J29F
  J32B
  J34
  J35A · J35D
  JA37C · JA37D · JA37DI · JA37DI F21
  JAS39A · JAS39C
Strike aircraft  A21RB
  A32A · A32A Röd Adam
  A28B
  AJ37 · AJS37
  SK60B · SAAB-105G
Export  SAAB-105OE
Finland  ▄Vampire FB 52A · ▄MiG-21bis · Saab J35XS

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