25 October 1955 – maiden flight of Saab 35 Draken

On 25^th October 1955, the Swedish fighter-interceptor Saab 35 Draken, performed its first flight.

Development of the new Swedish supersonic interceptor, intended to replace both Saab 29 Tunnan and Saab 32B Lansen fighter aircraft, began already in 1948. It featured an innovative double delta wing design and became the first fully supersonic aeroplane designed and developed in Western Europe.

For more details about the Saab 35 Draken, its development and operational history please refer to our article from August of 2021 – Saab SK 35C Draken.

In addition, even more information about the Saab company and its aviation projects can be found under the following links:

• 2 April 1937 – SAAB company is founded
• Saab 29 Tunnan
• Saab SK 37E Viggen
• Saab 105Ö
• 9 December 1988 – first flight of Saab JAS 39 Gripen
• Saab 2000