When exactly did the Viggen get Rb75/Mavs

[Gunfreak]

Can't find the actual date.

[WinterH]

I remember it being in 80s, but not the exact date. Which isn't very precise, I know

[Rudel_chw]

I dont know the actual date, but this diagram from 1979 already mentioned it:

 

 

And this Viggen manual of 1984 also includes it in great detail:

 

 

 

[renhanxue]

According to the SIPRI arms transfer database 500 (estimated) rb 75's were ordered in 1975 and delivered in 1977-1978. The air force may have modified the missiles after that; I have seen documents discussing plans for seeker head modifications in 1979 (see below) but I don't know to what extent the plans were actually implemented.

 

 

(Document photographed at a visit to the Arboga missile museum years ago; access was not restricted.)

Edited February 19, 2024 by renhanxue

[Rudel_chw]

Just now, renhanxue said:

According to the SIPRI arms transfer database 500 (estimated) rb 75's were ordered in 1975 and delivered in 1977-1978.

 

Thanks a lot, great Info