Saab 36 Mach 2 Nuclear Bomber
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Sweden
Source: 19FortyFive
The Saab 36 was a 1950s Swedish Mach 2-capable nuclear bomber concept designed to deter Cold War superpowers. It featured a large delta-wing design with two engines, intended for high-altitude, long-range nuclear weapon delivery. The project was cancelled due to rising costs, production challenges, and Sweden's political preference for neutrality, but its design innovations influenced later Swedis
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- Sweden
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- 19FortyFive
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Saab 36 was a 1950s Swedish Mach 2-capable nuclear bomber concept designed to deter Cold War superpowers. It featured a large delta-wing design with two engines, intended for high-altitude, long-range nuclear weapon delivery. The project was cancelled due to rising costs, production challenges, and Sweden's political preference for neutrality, but its design innovations influenced later Swedish fighter aircraft. |
Original sector | Defense |
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Country | Sweden |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2026-03-24 |
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