Saab J32E Lansen Aircraft Data
The Saab J32 Lansen was a two-seater attack aircraft. A total of 15 J32Bs were modified starting in 1972 for the electronics countermeasures / electronic warfare role (ECM / EW), and were given the designation "J32E". The J32Es included a radar jammer and a signal-direction-finding unit, and could carry chaff dispenser pods and radar or communications jammer pods. The J32Es were used both for operational ECM / EW missions and as training platforms.
The Saab J32E Lansen served until 1997, when the type was finally withdrawn as a cost-cutting measure.
The Saab J32E Lansen served until 1997, when the type was finally withdrawn as a cost-cutting measure.
- Country of Origin: Sweden
- First Flight: 1952
- Initial Service Date: 1972
- No. Built: 15
- No. In Service: 0
- No. of Hardpoints: 6
- Crew: 2
Power:
1× Svenska Flygmotor RM6A afterburning turbojet at 14,685 lbf
Weapons:
- radar jammer and a signal-direction-finding unit
- chaff dispenser pods and radar or communications jammer pods
- chaff dispenser pods and radar or communications jammer pods
Dimensions:
| Length: | 49 ft. |
| Wing Span: | 42 ft.8 in. |
| Wing Area: | 402.6 sq.ft |
| Height: | 15 ft.3 in. |
| Empty Weight: | 16,535 lbs |
| Max. Weight: | 30,000 lbs |
| Internal Fuel: | 7,716 lbs |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 746 mph |
| Cruise Speed: | 497 mph |
| Service Ceiling: | 49,200 ft. |
| Normal Range: | 621 nm |
| Max. Range: | 2,001 nm |
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