The Saab 36 Mach 2 ‘Nuclear’ Bomber Has a Message for the U.S. Air Force

The Saab 36 Mach 2 ‘Nuclear’ Bomber Has a Message for the U.S. Air Force

Summary and Key Points: During the early Cold War, Sweden’s neutrality didn’t eliminate its vulnerability, so Stockholm explored maximum self-reliance—including a survivable nuclear delivery aircraft. The Saab 36 was envisioned as a Mach 2, high-altitude, long-range delta-wing bomber built around deterrence through speed and altitude. JAS 39 Gripen Saab. Image Credit: Creative Commons. -On paper it rivaled ambitious projects like the B-58 and Tu…