-It became the fastest European fighter for a decade, thanks to its advanced features like an afterburner and thrust-reverser. Sweden’s Saab 37 Viggen: The Cold War Fighter That Defied Soviet Might ...

The Saab 37 Viggen was a marvel of Swedish engineering—capable of Mach 2 speeds and complex low-level strike missions, all while operating from 1,600-foot highway runways. Designed with Cold War ...

The Saab 37’s efficiency in this regard is a function of its unusual engine design. To keep its landing distance minimal, Saab integrated a thrust-reverser into the Volvo engine, making the Saab ...

Saab offered the 9-3 Viggen as a three-door hatchback, five-door hatchback and two-door convertible. And while this car is most commonly remembered in its launch shade, Lightning Blue, Saab ...

The 9-3 Viggen featured a turbocharged two-liter four-pot engine pumping out 230 horsepower and mated to an old-fashioned five-speed manual gearbox. Good enough for zero to 60 miles per hour in ...