Saab 38
| Company type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Predecessor | Saab 105 |
| Founded | 1970s |
| Founder | Saab, Aermacchi |
| Defunct | 1979 |
| Fate | Project cancelled |
| Successor | Saab JAS 39 Gripen |
| Headquarters | Sweden, Italy |
| Products | Jet trainer and attack aircraft (project) |
Overview
The Saab 38—also designated as B3LA or A 38/Sk 38—was envisioned in the 1970s as a single-engine jet designed to serve both as a trainer and an attack aircraft. This initiative was a joint effort between Sweden's Saab and the Italian aerospace company Aermacchi. Its primary role was intended to be the successor to the aging Saab 105 jet trainer within the Swedish Air Force. However, the program did not progress beyond initial design stages and was ultimately discontinued in 1979. The cancellation favored development of the more sophisticated Saab JAS 39 Gripen multirole fighter.
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