Saab 210

The Saab 210 is an approximately 70% scale research prototype for the double-delta configuration of the Saab 35 Draken Draken supersonic fighter. Although never officially named anything but Draken by Saab, it soon became known by its unofficial nickname Lilldraken (Little Dragon) after the first flight of the prototype of the Saab 35. Its first flight was on 21 January 1952.[1][2]

Saab 210
Saab 210 in flight in 1952
Role Experimental aircraft
National origin Sweden
Manufacturer Saab AB
First flight 21 January 1952
Number built 1
Developed into Saab 35 Draken

Variants/configurations
  • SAAB 210: Original configuration.[1] Often retroactively called SAAB 210A due to the SAAB 210B.[3]
  • SAAB 210B: Modification of the original SAAB 210. Air intake moved back to increase field of view for the pilot and the implementation of a drogue parachute.[1]
  • SAAB 210 (SAAB 210A)
    Original configuration
  • SAAB 210B
    Later configuration

Aircraft on display

The aircraft in SAAB 210B configuration is currently on display in the air force museum Flygvapenmuseum in Linköping.

Specifications

Data from Taylor 1976, p. 205

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 6.1 m (20 ft 0 in) +
  • Wingspan: 4.88 m (16 ft 0 in) ~
  • Powerplant: 1 × Armstrong Siddeley Adder turbojet engine, 4.67 kN (1,050 lbf) thrust

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 644 km/h (400 mph, 348 kn)

See also

SAAB 200 series

Similar aircraft

References
  1. "FPL35 notis 2". 2020-10-02.
  2. Dorr 1985, p. 23.
  3. "The SAAB 35 Draken". 2020-10-02.

Bibliography
  • Buttler, Tony & Delezenne, Jean-Louis (2012). X-Planes of Europe: Secret Research Aircraft from the Golden Age 1946-1974. Manchester, UK: Hikoki Publications. ISBN 978-1-902-10921-3.
  • Dorr, Robert F (1985), Modern Combat Aircraft 21 – Saab Viggen, Shepperton, Surrey, ENG, UK: Ian Allan, ISBN 0-7110-1484-1.
  • Taylor, John WR (1976). Research and Experimental Aircraft. London, ENG, UK: Macdonald and Jane's. ISBN 0-356-08409-4..
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