GF-16
Tiger
![[Translate to English:] SAAB 105 OE GF-16 Tiger](/fileadmin/airx/liveries/side/tiger.webp)
This variant
The tiger livery is based on the squadron badge. The first Saab 105 OE in tiger colours flew in September 1993; GF-16 wore them from August 1995. In 2013 the tiger squadron joined the NATO Tiger Association.
| Tail number | GF-16 |
|---|---|
| Livery | Tiger, from 08/1995 |
Saab 105 OE specifications
| Length | 10.80 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.50 m |
| Height | 2.70 m |
| Wing area | 16.30 m² |
| Empty weight | 3,085 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 5,700 kg |
| Internal fuel | 2,550 l |
| Drop tanks | 2 × 490 l |
| Engines | 2 × General Electric J85-17B |
| Thrust per engine | 12.68 kN |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h |
| Rate of climb | 75 m/s |
| Service ceiling | 13,100 m |
| Radius of action | approx. 850 km |
| Ferry range (2 drop tanks) | 2,770 km |
| Load factors | −3 g to +6 g |
| External stores | up to 750 kg on 6 hardpoints |
| Crew | 2 (4 seats with conversion kit) |
Sources: doppeladler.com, militaeraktuell.at, scramble.nl