Svenska Aero Jaktfalken
Svenska Aero · Sweden · first flew 1929 · fighter
The Jaktfalken (Peregrine Falcon) was a Swedish single-seat fighter developed by Svenska Aero in the late 1920s. It represented an advanced design for its era and was evaluated by the Swedish Air Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- 1920s Swedish parasol-wing fighter biplane
- Radial engine in prominent circular cowling
- Open cockpit with fixed undercarriage
Identified by its parasol-style high wing, large radial engine cowling, and open single-seat cockpit. Fixed undercarriage with streamlined wheel fairings is typical of late-1920s fighters.
Specifications
- The Svenska Aero Jaktfalken has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.8 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 310 km/h (193 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
First flown in 1929, the Jaktfalken was built in two versions (I and II), with the Jaktfalken II featuring an improved radial engine. The aircraft was a contender for the Swedish Air Force fighter requirement but was not selected for large-scale production.
Variants
The Jaktfalken I used a Gnome-Rhône Jupiter engine; the Jaktfalken II used a Pratt & Whitney Hornet, achieving better performance.
Where you'll see it
Only a handful of prototypes and evaluation aircraft were built; it did not enter squadron service in significant numbers.
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