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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]].
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The JA37D is a rank VIII Swedish jet fighter with a battle rating of 11.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]].
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The JA37D is a modernized version of the [[JA37C]], introduced in the early 1990s, it served the purpose of modernizing the ageing fleet of viggens in the Swedish air force and includes various improvements over the previous variant. In game, it includes various improvements, in favour of a better pilot experience as to further improve upon BVR (Beyond Visual Range) engagements and have a better overall combat efficiency rating.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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|-
 
|-
 
! Stock
 
! Stock
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| 1,923 || 1,877 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 26.1 || 26.3 || 168.4 || 157.8 || rowspan="2" | 500
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| 1,923 || 1,877 || rowspan="2" | 14,500 || 26.1 || 26.3 || 168.4 || 157.8 || rowspan="2" | 500
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Upgraded
 
! Upgraded
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| ___ || ___ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
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| 2,062 || 1,998 || 23.9 || 25.0 || 234.1 || 200.0
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
|-
 
|-
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| _ || _ || _ || _ || _ || _    <!-- ✓ -->
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| X || X ||✓
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| ✓ || X || X
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || ___ || ___ || ___ || ~__ || ~__
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| 1,600 || 620 || N/A || N/A || 450 || ~13 || ~3
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
|-
 
|-
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| < ___ || < ___ || < ___ || N/A
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| < 650 || < 700 || < 900 || N/A
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
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|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
 
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
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! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
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! colspan="2" | Basic mass || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
 
|-
 
|-
 
| colspan="2" | Svenska Flygmotor RM8B || 1
 
| colspan="2" | Svenska Flygmotor RM8B || 1
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| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m<sup>2</sup>
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| colspan="2" | 10,731 kg || colspan="2" | 364 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
 
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
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! colspan="3" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Max Gross<br>Weight|Mass of the fully equipped aircraft with heaviest weapons load}}
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! colspan="3" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff Weight
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
 
! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
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! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
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! 14m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 2,350 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning low-bypass turbofan
 
| 2,350 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning low-bypass turbofan
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| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg
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| 12,101kg || 12,684kg || 13,661kg || 17,800 kg
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
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! colspan="3" | Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)
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! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
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! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
 
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|-
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! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
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! Condition || 100% || WEP
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! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
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! 14m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || MTOW
 
|-
 
|-
 
| ''Stationary'' || 6,300 kgf || 10,880 kgf
 
| ''Stationary'' || 6,300 kgf || 10,880 kgf
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| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
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| 0.90 || 0.86 || 0.80 || 0.61
 
|-
 
|-
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| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h) || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h)
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| ''Optimal'' || 6800 kgf<br>(0 km/h) || 11,370 kgf<br>(1,400 km/h)
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| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
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| 0.93 || 0.90 || 0.83 || 0.64
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
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''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.''
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The JA37D, being mainly used for fighter-interceptor purposes, is not equipped with any sort of armour plating against ammunition. While a hit at close range has a high probability of damaging the control systems, a hit from a further distance will probably not cause any considerable damage to the aforementioned controls, however, the fuel tank above the engine does pose a great vulnerability when being fired upon. As a result of the fuel tanks' placement, a fire is a constant threat. Apart from the fuel tanks, the large ailerons are an easy target, and losing a single one will result in loss of control over the aircraft.
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs)
 
! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs)
 
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| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
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| ✓ || ✓ ||X||X
 
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{{main|Akan m/75 (30 mm)}}
 
{{main|Akan m/75 (30 mm)}}
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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The JA37D is armed with:
  
 
* A choice between three presets:
 
* A choice between three presets:
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{{main|RB24J|RB71|RB 74|psrak m/70}}
 
{{main|RB24J|RB71|RB 74|psrak m/70}}
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
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The JA37D can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
  
 
* 1 x 1,250 l drop tank
 
* 1 x 1,250 l drop tank
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The JA37D is a highly manoeuvrable aircraft and outperforms most jets in its class, especially at lower altitudes (<3000 m MSL). At higher altitudes, the Viggen remains manoeuvrable, however, due to its delta-canard configuration, is prone to losing speed and energy rather fast, this however does not pose much of an issue thanks to the aircraft's effective engine and high rate of acceleration at speeds above 700 km/h and aerodynamics.
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In the case of a close range dogfight, you should avoid using AAMs and instead opt for the aircraft's cannon, taking advantage of its high muzzle velocity.
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If an enemy positions themselves directly behind you, do not hesitate to use your aibrakes as these are very effective in defensive manoeuvres to regain control of the engagement.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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* Can carry a drop tank extending the plane's range
 
* Can carry a drop tank extending the plane's range
 
* Good acceleration
 
* Good acceleration
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* Can carry very capable missiles, such as the all-aspect RB74 with a 30G maximum overload
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* Can carry highly manoeuvrable missiles, such as the all-aspect RB74 (Swedish license-built AIM-9L) with a 30G maximum overload
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* No tracer rounds making it hard to hit enemy aircraft
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* No tracer rounds making it hard to hit enemy aircraft without prior practice
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* Very limited ammo supply with only 150 rounds with no tracers
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* Very limited ammo supply with only 150 rounds with no tracer belt options
 
* No bombs or guided air-to-ground missiles
 
* No bombs or guided air-to-ground missiles
 
* The afterburner's fuel consumption is overwhelmingly fast
 
* The afterburner's fuel consumption is overwhelmingly fast
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== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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The JA37D viggen is an improved variant of the original JA37 Jaktviggen fighter-interceptor, The D variant of the viggen first began production in 1993 and served until 2006, with its last flight being in December 2007 during a special air show for the Swedish.
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The [[wikipedia:Saab_37_Viggen#Variants|JA37D]] features improved, avionics, software systems of the previous model, the JA37C, as a modernization for the ageing airframes. This allowed it to serve until the late 2000s, before being completely replaced by the JAS-39 Gripen jet fighter.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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[[File:JA37D img2.jpg|thumb|JA37D taking off from airstrip on the Denmark test flight map.]]<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
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[[File:20230205114601 1.jpg|thumb|Interior view of the JA37D cockpit]]
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[[File:20230205114611 1.jpg|thumb|Interior cockpit instruments view inside the JA37D cockpit]]
  
 
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* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=saab_ja37d Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=saab_ja37d Skins and camouflages for the JA37D from live.warthunder.com.]
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
  
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
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* ''[[JA37C|JA37C,]] [[AJ37]]''
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* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 
  
 
== External links ==
 
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
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* ''[https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/524326-ja-37d-active-radar-viggen/ topic on the official game forum;]''
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* ''other literature.''
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* ''[https://www.aef.se/Avionik/Notiser/Central_Dator-CD107-207.htm Specifications #1]''
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* ''[https://www.aef.se/Flygvapnet/Notiser/JA37_Notis_2.htm Specifications #2]''
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* ''[https://www.aef.se/Avionik/Artiklar/EP-12/Pres_Utr_EP-12.htm#Film%202 Specifications #3]''
  
 
{{Sweden jet aircraft}}
 
{{Sweden jet aircraft}}

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This page is about the Swedish jet fighter JA37D. For other versions, see SAAB 37 Viggen (Family).
JA37D
saab_ja37d.png
GarageImage JA37D.jpg
JA37D
Sweden flag.png Sweden
VIII Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
12.3 12.0 11.7
Class:
Research:400 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:1 080 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The JA37D is a rank VIII Swedish jet fighter with a battle rating of 11.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Apex Predators".

The JA37D is a modernized version of the JA37C, introduced in the early 1990s, it served the purpose of modernizing the ageing fleet of viggens in the Swedish air force and includes various improvements over the previous variant. In game, it includes various improvements, in favour of a better pilot experience as to further improve upon BVR (Beyond Visual Range) engagements and have a better overall combat efficiency rating.

General info

Flight performance

Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Max speed
at 11 000 m1 998 km/h
Turn time25 s
Max altitude14 500 m
EngineSvenska Flygmotor RM8B
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 11,000 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 1,923 1,877 14,500 26.1 26.3 168.4 157.8 500
Upgraded 2,062 1,998 23.9 25.0 234.1 200.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
X X ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
1,600 620 N/A N/A 450 ~13 ~3
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 650 < 700 < 900 N/A

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Basic mass Wing loading (full fuel)
Svenska Flygmotor RM8B 1 10,731 kg 364 kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load) Max Takeoff Weight
Weight (each) Type 14m fuel 20m fuel 30m fuel
2,350 kg Afterburning low-bypass turbofan 12,101kg 12,684kg 13,661kg 17,800 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
Condition 100% WEP 14m fuel 20m fuel 30m fuel MTOW
Stationary 6,300 kgf 10,880 kgf 0.90 0.86 0.80 0.61
Optimal 6800 kgf
(0 km/h) 		11,370 kgf
(1,400 km/h) 		0.93 0.90 0.83 0.64

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

The JA37D, being mainly used for fighter-interceptor purposes, is not equipped with any sort of armour plating against ammunition. While a hit at close range has a high probability of damaging the control systems, a hit from a further distance will probably not cause any considerable damage to the aforementioned controls, however, the fuel tank above the engine does pose a great vulnerability when being fired upon. As a result of the fuel tanks' placement, a fire is a constant threat. Apart from the fuel tanks, the large ailerons are an easy target, and losing a single one will result in loss of control over the aircraft.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB2 914 → 4 225 Sl icon.png
RB8 530 → 12 368 Sl icon.png
SB9 717 → 14 089 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications306 000 Rp icon.png
472 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost3 100 Ge icon.png
Crew training310 000 Sl icon.png
Experts1 080 000 Sl icon.png
Aces3 400 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 280 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
100 / 320 / 540 % Sl icon.png
250 / 250 / 250 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods booster.png
New boosters
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
50 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
77 000 Sl icon.png
1 300 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
480 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
50 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
77 000 Sl icon.png
1 300 Ge icon.png
Mods heli false thermal targets.png
Flares/Chaff
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
akan_m75_belt_pack
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods heli false thermal targets.png
Flares/Chaff
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air missile.png
RB24J
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon block rocket.png
m/70
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods g suit.png
G-suit
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
480 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
akan_m75_new_gun
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
480 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air missile.png
RB 74
Research:
19 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
29 000 Sl icon.png
480 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns) CCIP (Rockets) CCIP (Bombs) CCRP (Bombs)
✓ ✓ X X

Offensive armament

Main article: Akan m/75 (30 mm)

The JA37D is armed with:

  • A choice between three presets:
    • 1 x 30 mm Akan m/75 cannon, belly-mounted (150 rpg)
    • 1 x 30 mm Akan m/75 cannon + 48 x large calibre countermeasures
    • 1 x 30 mm Akan m/75 cannon + 368 x large calibre countermeasures

Suspended armament

Main articles: RB24J, RB71, RB 74, psrak m/70

The JA37D can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:

  • 1 x 1,250 l drop tank
  • 2 x RB24J missiles
  • 6 x RB24J missiles
  • 6 x RB 74 missiles
  • 2 x RB71 missiles
  • 24 x psrak m/70 rockets

Custom loadout options

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Hardpoints JA37D.png
psrak m/70 rockets 6 6 6 6
RB24J missiles 1 1 1 1 1 1
RB71 missiles 1 1
RB 74 missiles 1 1 1 1 1 1
1,250 l drop tanks 1

Usage in battles

The JA37D is a highly manoeuvrable aircraft and outperforms most jets in its class, especially at lower altitudes (<3000 m MSL). At higher altitudes, the Viggen remains manoeuvrable, however, due to its delta-canard configuration, is prone to losing speed and energy rather fast, this however does not pose much of an issue thanks to the aircraft's effective engine and high rate of acceleration at speeds above 700 km/h and aerodynamics.

In the case of a close range dogfight, you should avoid using AAMs and instead opt for the aircraft's cannon, taking advantage of its high muzzle velocity.

If an enemy positions themselves directly behind you, do not hesitate to use your aibrakes as these are very effective in defensive manoeuvres to regain control of the engagement.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Large amount of countermeasures
  • Can carry a drop tank extending the plane's range
  • Good acceleration
  • Can carry highly manoeuvrable missiles, such as the all-aspect RB74 (Swedish license-built AIM-9L) with a 30G maximum overload

Cons:

  • No tracer rounds making it hard to hit enemy aircraft without prior practice
  • Very limited ammo supply with only 150 rounds with no tracer belt options
  • No bombs or guided air-to-ground missiles
  • The afterburner's fuel consumption is overwhelmingly fast

History

The JA37D viggen is an improved variant of the original JA37 Jaktviggen fighter-interceptor, The D variant of the viggen first began production in 1993 and served until 2006, with its last flight being in December 2007 during a special air show for the Swedish.

The JA37D features improved, avionics, software systems of the previous model, the JA37C, as a modernization for the ageing airframes. This allowed it to serve until the late 2000s, before being completely replaced by the JAS-39 Gripen jet fighter.

Media

File:JA37D img2.jpg
JA37D taking off from airstrip on the Denmark test flight map.
File:20230205114601 1.jpg
Interior view of the JA37D cockpit
File:20230205114611 1.jpg
Interior cockpit instruments view inside the JA37D cockpit
Skins

See also

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External links

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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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