The Saab 32 Lansen, The Lance, is a two-seat transonic military aircraft designed and made by Saab AB. Development began in late 1946 as the successor to the Saab 18 attack aircraft, an initial contract for the P1150 design followed in December 1948, and the indigenous STAL Dovern engine was dropped in favour of a licence-built Rolls-Royce Avon. The first prototype flew on 3 November 1952 and series production began in 1953. Deliveries to the Swedish Air Force ran from 1955 to 1960, and the Lansen was the service first two-seat jet and the first with an integrated search radar. Three main variants were built: the A 32A attack aircraft, the J 32B all-weather fighter and the S 32C reconnaissance aircraft. It also served as an electronic warfare platform, target tug and research aircraft, and most were retired in the 1990s.
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Lead, aircraft type
two-seat, transonic military aircraft
Specifications, powerplant
Svenska Flygmotor RM6A afterburning turbojet engine
Lead, first flight
On 3 November 1952, the first prototype performed its maiden flight.
Lead, retirement
The majority were retired during the 1990s following the end of the Cold War.
Lead, maker
designed and manufactured by the Swedish aircraft manufacturer Saab AB
Lead, origin
designed and manufactured by the Swedish aircraft manufacturer Saab AB
Exemplifies: Aviation, Lead, aircraft
two-seat, transonic military aircraft
In Group: Ground-Attack and Dive Bombers, Lead, role
Three principal variants of the Lansen were produced, these being for attack (A 32A), fighter (J 32B), and reconnaissance
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