The Viggen-Blackbird combination made headlines again in 1987, when an SR-71 suffered an engine explosion and had to be escorted safely to the ground. The Swedish Air Force immediately directed ...

A Saab 37 Viggen prototype first flew in 1967, with Saab’s chief test pilot Erik Dalhstrom at the controls. After the prototype’s maiden flight, Dahlstrom described the new jet as easy to control.

The Viggen remains the only fighter to ever lock onto the SR-71. Thanks to knowing the patterns of SR-71 flight paths and sophisticated radar systems, the SR-71 would be locked onto by the Viggens ...

The 9-3 Viggen featured a turbocharged two-liter four-pot engine pumping out 230 horsepower and mated to an old-fashioned five-speed manual gearbox. Good enough for zero to 60 miles per hour in ...

After all, just ask Aldridge how many assumptions he’s added to his kill-list. et Tech Spec 2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen Owner: John Aldridge Location: Tulsa, OK Occupation: student/mechanic ...

The Viggen-Blackbird combination made headlines again in 1987, when an SR-71 suffered an engine explosion and had to be escorted safely to the ground. The Swedish Air Force immediately directed ...