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{{Specs-Card|code=saab_a21rb}}
 
{{Specs-Card|code=saab_a21rb}}
 
 
{{About
 
{{About
 
| about = Swedish jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
| about = Swedish jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
| usage = other versions
 
| usage = other versions
 
| link = J21 (Family)
 
| link = J21 (Family)
}}  
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}}
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.''
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
=== Flight performance ===
<!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''-->
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<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
 
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The A21RB is a very manoeuvrable jet with a good climb rate for an early jet. The guns, although a downgrade from the previous propeller-driven version of the plane provides enough firepower to down targets efficiently unless a snapshot is required. It does however have a very low rip speed, preventing you from diving on or chasing most of the opponents you'll be facing. Mounting rockets increases your drag by a huge amount, reducing your top speed by several hundred km/h while making you almost unable to climb.
Very manoeuvrable jet with a good climb rate for an early jet. The guns, although a downgrade from the previous propeller-driven version of the plane provides enough firepower to down targets efficiently unless a snapshot is required. Brought down by a very low rip speed, preventing you from diving on or chasing most of the opponents you'll be facing. Mounting rockets increase your drag by a huge amount, reducing your top speed by several hundred km/h while making you almost unable to climb.
 
  
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 2,000 m)
|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
|-
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,??? m)
 
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
|-
! AB
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
! RB
 
! AB
 
! RB
 
! AB
 
! RB
 
 
|-
 
|-
| ??? || ??? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || ???
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! Stock
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| 811 || 789 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 25.1 || 25.7 || 21.0 || 20.3 || rowspan="2" | 850
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
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! Upgraded
|-
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| 878 || 850 || 23.0 || 24.0 || 28.4 || 24.5
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,??? m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
! AB
 
! RB
 
! AB
 
! RB
 
! AB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|878||850|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||23.0||24.0||28.4||24.5||850
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
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! colspan="6" | Features
 
|-
 
|-
! Combat flaps
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
! Take-off flaps
 
! Landing flaps
 
! Air brakes
 
! Arrestor gear
 
 
|-
 
|-
| X || X || X || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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| || ✓ || ✓ || X || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
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! colspan="7" | Limits
 
|-
 
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
|-
 
|-
! +
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
! -
 
 
|-
 
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || ??? || ~?? || ~??
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 460 || ___ || 260 || ~10 || ~5
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
 
|-
 
|-
! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
! Rudder<br>(km/h)
 
! Elevators<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
 
|-
 
|-
| < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ???
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| < 450 || < 390 || < 420 || N/A
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
<!--''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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* 10 mm steel - Firewall armour plate
 
* 10 mm steel - Firewall armour plate
 
* 10 mm steel - Firewall cover armour plate
 
* 10 mm steel - Firewall cover armour plate
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
<!--''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''-->
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<!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
{{main|Akan m/39A (12.7 mm)|Akan m/45 (20 mm)}}
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{{main|Akan m/45 (20 mm)|Akan m/39A (12.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
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* 1 x 20 mm Akan m/45 cannon, nose-mounted (140 rpg)
* 1 x 20 mm Akan m/45 autocannon (140 RPG)
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* 2 x 12.7 mm Akan m/39A machine guns, nose-mounted (350 rpg = 700 total)
* 2 x 12.7 mm Akan m/39A heavy machine gun - nose mounted (350 RPG)
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* 2 x 12.7 mm Akan m/39A machine guns, wing-mounted (325 rpg = 650 total)
* 2 x 12.7 mm Akan m/39A heavy machine gun - wing mounted (325 RPG)  
 
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
<!--''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.''-->
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<!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
{{main|Ksp m/22 (8 mm)|m/49A|m/51|m/49}}
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{{main|m/49|m/49A|m/51|Ksp m/22 (8 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
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* Without load
* 8 x 8 mm Ksp m/22 machine guns (gun pods) (100 RPG, 800 rounds total)
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* 8 x 8 mm Ksp m/22 machine guns, belly-mounted (gunpod) (100 rpg = 800 total)
* 10 x m/49A unguided rockets
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* 10 x m/49A rockets
* 10 x m/51 unguided rockets
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* 10 x m/51 rockets
* 5 x m/49 unguided rockets
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* 5 x m/49 rockets
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles 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).''
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''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).''
 
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
|-
 
! rowspan="2" | Mixer
 
! rowspan="2" | Pitch
 
! colspan="3" | Radiator
 
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
 
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
|-
 
! Oil
 
! Water
 
! Type
 
|-
 
| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Auto control available || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Auto control available || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>1 gear || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
 
|-
 
|}
 
  
 
=== Modules ===
 
=== Modules ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
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! Tier
 
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
 
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
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! Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
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! colspan="3" | Weaponry
 
|-
 
|-
 
| I
 
| I
 
| Fuselage repair
 
| Fuselage repair
| Radiator
 
 
|
 
|
|  
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|
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| Offensive 20 mm
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| Offensive 8 mm
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
|-
 
| II
 
| II
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| New boosters
 
| Compressor
 
| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
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| New 20 mm cannons
 
|
 
|
|  
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| m/49A
 
|-
 
|-
 
| III
 
| III
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| Engine
 
| Engine
 
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|  
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| Offensive 12 mm
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| New 8 mm MGs
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| m/51
 
|-
 
|-
 
| IV
 
| IV
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| G-suit
 
|
 
|
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
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| New 12 mm MGs
 
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|
|
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| m/49
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''-->
 
  
 
'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
 
 
* Able to mount very powerful and accurate rockets for ground attack
 
* Able to mount very powerful and accurate rockets for ground attack
* Upgraded engine compared to the comparable [[J21RA]], giving you a better climb rate  
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* Upgraded engine compared to the comparable [[J21RA]], giving you a better climb rate
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
 
 
* Rocket ramp is rendered as a solid object, reducing your maximum speed by several hundred kph
 
* Rocket ramp is rendered as a solid object, reducing your maximum speed by several hundred kph
 
* Gun-pod only has 800 rounds in total spread between all guns
 
* Gun-pod only has 800 rounds in total spread between all guns
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== History ==
 
== 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: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
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''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: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
''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:''
 
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
 
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
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{{AirManufacturer Saab}}
 
{{AirManufacturer Saab}}
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{{Sweden jet aircraft}}
 
 
[[Category:Sweden aircraft]]
 

Revision as of 18:15, 6 January 2020

Rank 7 USA
F-5C Pack
A21RB
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A21RB
AB RB SB
6.7 6.7 7.0
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This page is about the Swedish jet fighter A21RB. For other versions, see J21 (Family).

Description

GarageImage A21RB.jpg


The A21RB is a rank V Swedish jet fighter with a battle rating of 6.7 (AB/RB) and 7.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.95 "Northern Wind".

General info

Flight performance

The A21RB is a very manoeuvrable jet with a good climb rate for an early jet. The guns, although a downgrade from the previous propeller-driven version of the plane provides enough firepower to down targets efficiently unless a snapshot is required. It does however have a very low rip speed, preventing you from diving on or chasing most of the opponents you'll be facing. Mounting rockets increases your drag by a huge amount, reducing your top speed by several hundred km/h while making you almost unable to climb.

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 2,000 m)
Max altitude
(meters)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(meters/second)
Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 811 789 12192 25.1 25.7 21.0 20.3 850
Upgraded 878 850 23.0 24.0 28.4 24.5

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
X X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
460 ___ 260 ~10 ~5
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 450 < 390 < 420 N/A
Protective components found in the A21RB.
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
 ?,??? m  ??? hp N/A

Survivability and armour

  • 10 mm steel - Firewall armour plate
  • 10 mm steel - Firewall cover armour plate
  • 10 mm steel - Pilot's back armour plate
  • 60 mm bulletproof glass

Armaments

Offensive armament

The A21RB is armed with:

  • 1 x 20 mm Akan m/45 cannon, nose-mounted (140 rpg)
  • 2 x 12.7 mm Akan m/39A machine guns, nose-mounted (350 rpg = 700 total)
  • 2 x 12.7 mm Akan m/39A machine guns, wing-mounted (325 rpg = 650 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: m/49, m/49A, m/51, Ksp m/22 (8 mm)

The A21RB can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 8 x 8 mm Ksp m/22 machine guns, belly-mounted (gunpod) (100 rpg = 800 total)
  • 10 x m/49A rockets
  • 10 x m/51 rockets
  • 5 x m/49 rockets

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).

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Offensive 20 mm Offensive 8 mm
II New boosters Compressor Airframe New 20 mm cannons m/49A
III Wings repair Engine Offensive 12 mm New 8 mm MGs m/51
IV G-suit Cover New 12 mm MGs m/49

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Able to mount very powerful and accurate rockets for ground attack
  • Upgraded engine compared to the comparable J21RA, giving you a better climb rate

Cons:

  • Rocket ramp is rendered as a solid object, reducing your maximum speed by several hundred kph
  • Gun-pod only has 800 rounds in total spread between all guns
  • Extremely low rip speed for a jet, 787 kph
  • 12.7 mm machine-guns instead of the 13.2 mm of the previous propeller-driven version of the plane, severely reducing firepower

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

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • other literature.


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