The JA37C “Viggen” is a Swedish indigenous fighter developed from the successful AJ37, first seeing operational service in 1980. Designed to replace the J35 Draken as Sweden’s primary air defense fighter, the Viggen was capable of many unique things, such as being able to operate from extremely short runways with its short takeoff run and thrust reversers for landing. A unique canard design, the Viggen served the Swedish Air Force well, being retired in 2007 after handing over its job to the JAS 39 Gripen.