| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 35373 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Saab 35 Draken |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Saab 35 Draken |
| Aircraft Version: | Saab J35Oe Draken |
| C/n (msn): | 351419 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Arboga / Robotmuseum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Collection: | robotmuseum |
| Photo Date: | 6 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 711557 |
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Austria had been a neutral country during the Cold War and so when the requirement for a new jet fighter arose in the early 1980s they bought used Drakens from Sweden, also a neutral country. After further upgrades including a self-defence system, the type entered service with the Austria air force in 1985 as J35Ö (for Österreich/Austria). Austria finally retired its Drakens in 2005. This example is now on display at the Arboga Robotmuseum, which mainly showcases the Swedish Armed Forces' robotic systems and engines (maintained in Arboga) from the late 1940s until the 2000s, This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 July 2024, and has since been viewed 435 times. |