J32B

J32B

J29F

J35D

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J32B

J29F

J35D

Sweden

VI Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
9.7	9.3	9.7

Class:

Fighter

Jet fighter

Research:220 000

Purchase:620 000

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This page is about the Swedish jet fighter J32B. For the attack-oriented version, see A32A.

Description

The J32B Lansen is a rank VI Swedish jet fighter with a battle rating of 9.7 (AB/SB) and 9.3 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.95 "Northern Wind".

The J32B is a Swedish subsonic interceptor, combining excellent climb-rate and devastating firepower, both in terms of suspended and offensive armaments.

General info

Flight performance

The Saab J32B Lansen is a powerful interceptor built for all-weather operations. Being the descendant of the earlier A32A, this version focuses on air-to-air combat instead of its previous role as an air-to-ground platform. To achieve this, the J32B received the new RM6A engine. This engine is a Swedish license-produced variant of the Avon 300, producing a staggering 6,810 kgf when engaged with full afterburner. This engine was originally developed for the Lightning F.6. This makes the J32B a subsonic plane with a supersonic engine, resulting in incredible acceleration and energy retention. Staying fast and avoiding dogfights is the main advantage of the J32B, as the airframe is relatively large and cumbersome, not really meant for aerial manoeuvres. However, a single pass is more than enough thanks to four centre-mounted Akan m/55 cannons, with a incredible 24 kg burst mass. The J32B is also outfitted with four RB24 air-to-air missiles capable of killing enemies far beyond the plane's reach. This, combined with the incredible thrust, lets the J32B decide when, and how to strike down opponents; a luxury most planes can only dream of.

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	1,133	1,128	12500	34.4	34.6	84.5	78.5	900
Upgraded	1,148	1,140		33.6	34.0	119.5	101.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear	Drogue chute
✓	✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
1160	450	550	550	320	~10	~4

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 850	< 650	< 600	N/A

Engine performance

Thickness of each armour section located in the J32B.

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Empty mass		Wing loading (full fuel)
Svenska Flygmotor RM6A		1	8,680 kg		307 kg/m2
Engine characteristics			Mass with fuel (no weapons load)			Max Takeoff Weight
Weight (each)	Type		8m fuel	20m fuel	28m fuel
1,400 kg	Afterburning axial-flow turbojet		9,491 kg	10,675 kg	11,464 kg	13,500 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
Condition	100%	WEP	8m fuel	20m fuel	28m fuel	MTOW
Stationary	4,727 kgf	6,807 kgf	0.72	0.64	0.59	0.50
Optimal	4,727 kgf (0 km/h)	7,199 kgf (1,000 km/h)	0.76	0.67	0.63	0.53

Survivability and armour

• 5 mm steel plate - cockpit floor and spacer plate between frontal armour.
• 10 mm steel plate - behind the pilot and GIB's seats
• 15 mm steel plate - armour plates in front of the cockpit section
• 50 mm bulletproof glass - armoured canopy windscreen

The J32B features good pilot protection. A 50 mm bulletproof screen, and plates surrounding the two pilots, reaching thickness levels of between 5 to 15 mm. These plates were originally meant to save the pilot from incoming ground-fire due to its earlier ground-attack purpose. Thanks to this excellent protection, as well as having two pilots instead of one, dying by a pilot knockout is highly unlikely in comparison to other fighters of the same rank. The J32B is also survivable in terms of fuselage strength. A single pass rarely knocks it out immediately, and seems more on-par with the Vautour IIA than other fighters at its rank. This strength can be attributed to the separated fuel-tanks, as well as the short engine (in relation to the fuselage). This high survivability makes the J32B quite forgiving for making mistakes, as it usually isn't hard to return back to base for repairs. It is important, however, to avoid all damage possible, as even the slightest fuselage damage can heavily cripple the J32B's general flight performance. A badly damaged fuselage makes the J32B unable to retain energy, keeping it away from its main advantage. The J32B is also prone to catching fire. Although the fire is easily put out, the damage suffered is usually more than fatal.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The J32B is armed with:

• 4 x 30 mm Akan m/55 cannons, nose-mounted (90 rpg = 360 total)

Suspended armament

The J32B can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 38 x srak m/57B rockets
• 4 x RB24 missiles
• 2 x RB24 missiles + 38 x srak m/57B rockets

Usage in battles

This aircraft excels at being fast, it is important to use that advantage to quickly Boom & Zoom any unsuspecting enemies. Avoid utilising turning manoeuvres with other aircraft as every aircraft with the exception of the F-100D will shake you rather easily and you risk being pulled into a "reversal". Although you can easily out-run most jets, some aircraft like the Etendard IVM, MiG-17AS and Shenyang F-5 will easily catch up. These aircraft prove deadly to the J32B as they will keep up with your turns if you try to evade them, not to mention they also carry air-to-air missiles which they will certainly use to force you to bleed speed (if you don't get destroyed in the process). Your safest bet is to go in a straight line hugging the maximum safe speed (concern for realistic and simulator battles) and hope they pull away.

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair			Offensive 30 mm
II		Compressor	Airframe		m/57
III	Wings repair	Engine		New 30 mm cannons
IV	G-suit		Cover		RB24

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Excellent top speed - outruns most opponents
• 4 x 30 mm Akan m/55 - incredible burst mass and damage
• 4 x RB24 air-to-air missiles - highly potent missiles against adversaries
• Powerful afterburning engine - excellent acceleration & energy retention
• Integrated radar
• Above-average roll-rate
• Resistant to high-G manoeuvres (up to 10Gs)
• Decent pilot protection & airframe endurance
• Fowler flap design - provides excellent lift at low speeds

Cons:

• Mediocre manoeuvrability, almost every opponent it faces can out-manoeuvre it
• Difficult to land - landing flaps rip at 300 km/h
• Very inefficient air-brake design - requires high angle-of-attack or aggressive banking to slow down
• Large target - Easy to hit
• High rate of fire - ammunition will deplete very quickly, trigger control required

History

In the year 1948, SAAB started to develop a new type of multi purpose aircraft with capabilities such as a strike-fighter, interceptor or reconnaissance aircraft. The project was called P1150 and had the intent to replace the B18, J21A, A21R and the J30 aircraft. After some testing, a swept wing design typical for the time period was decided upon. After some testing with a Swedish jet engine design called the Dovern, it was decided that the engine lacked the desired power so a swap to the British Rolls-Royce Avon Mk.21 engine was decided upon due to its ability to produce more power without its afterburner on than the Dovern could even with the afterburner engaged. The airplane was designated the Saab 32 Lansen and flew for the first time in November 1952 with Bengt Olow as pilot.

A total of 447 aircraft were delivered to the Swedish Air Force from 1955 until 1960. These were modified and renovated until its retirement in 1997. A total of 10 variants were in service, including the prototype P1150.

Media

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Videos

The Shooting Range #183 - Metal Beasts section at 00:32 discusses the J.32B.

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

• [Devblog] J32 Lansen: Flying Lance

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