Viggen showing it's exceptional STOL (short takeoff and landing) capabilities The Swedish Saab Viggen is a somewhat iconic aircraft, with its distinctive shape certainly setting it apart from other combat aircraft of its generation. The Viggen had a long gestation period, the concept studies were undertaken between 1952 and 1957. From the onset, the Viggen was planned as an integrated weapon system along with the Swedish Electronic Defence System [STRIL-60]. It was so effective partnership, the

SAAB Viggen Flying Over Shieldhall Steamship