Saab 105
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The Saab 105 is an aircraft developed in the early sixties as a private venture by Saab for the Swedish Air Force . It is a high-wing, twin engine trainer aircraft. The Swedish Air Force designation is SK 60. First entered service in 1967 to replace the De Havilland Vampire.
Originally, it featured two Turbomeca Aubisque low bypass turbofan engines, licence-manufactured by Volvo Flygmotor as the RM-9. An updated version, the Saab 106 is equipped with the Williams International FJ44, designated RM-15.
A total number of 150 aircraft were bought by the Swedish Air Force, and another 40 were exported to Austria, designated Saab 105OE.
The Saab 105/SK 60 is also the aircraft used by Swedish airforce display team Team 60.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Wingspan: 9.5 m
- Length: 10.5 m
- Height: 2.7 m
- wing area: 16.3 m²
- Loaded weight: 4050 kg
- Empty weight: 2150 kg
Performance
- Maximum speed: 770 km/h
- Cruise speed: 700 km/h
- Range with max fuel: 1840 km
Operators
- Austrian Air Force, Sweden
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