During the Cold War, the SR-71 performed reconnaissance missions over the Baltic Sea, known as the "Baltic Express." The Swedish Saab JA-37 Viggen managed to lock onto an SR-71, a rare feat due to the Blackbird's superior speed.
The Swedish Saab 35 Draken, developed in the 1950s, was a pioneering all-weather interceptor with a delta wing design, capable of the Cobra maneuver and reaching Mach 2 speeds.
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