Saab J/SK-35XD Draken
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The premier aircraft in our fleet is the Saab J/SK-35XD Draken. We have two J-35 single-seat aircraft and four SK-35 two-seaters.  These ex-Royal Danish Air Force mach 2 fighters are ideal platforms for weapons captive-carry and deployment testing, with seven weapons hardpoints and two camera pod hardpoints. Additionally, one SK-35 is configured for superstall and spin training.
 

Specifications:

Wing span: 30 ft, 10 in
Length: 50 ft, 4 in
Height: 12 ft, 9 in
Weight (empty): 16,017 lbs
Weight (max): 35,280 lbs
Engine: One Volvo-Flygmotor RM6C
Max speed: 1320 mph (mach 2.0)
Max ceiling: 65,000 ft
Max range: 2,020 miles
Standard armament:
--two 30mm Aden M/558 cannon
--four AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles
Max external ordinance: 2,200 lbs

Operationally used by Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Austria.