Israel bought Mirage fighters partly due to the refusal of other states to supply Israel with modern jet aircraft, other than France. Even France eventually
closed its arms trade with Israel, giving rise to the clone Neser and Kfir. Let's say that instead of France, only Sweden agrees to provide modern jet
fighters to the Israelis. How is the 1967 Six Days War and other wars affected?
In 1961 Israel ordered 72 Mirage IIIs, which were delivered in April 1962, with more deliveries to follow. So, it's 1961, and Israel orders 72 Saab J-35A Draken, which has entered Swedish service only two years prior. Armed with two 30mm Aden Cannon and four hardpoints, this early model Saab should be able to make a good showing against the Arabs.
Next, in time for the 1972 War, Israel takes delivery of its first Saab AJ-37 Viggen strike aircraft (the fighter JA-37 version isn't introduced until 1979, though the Israeli's might modify their AJ-37s).
So, how is Israel's performance in the Arab wars affected if her airforce is Swedish armed?
In 1961 Israel ordered 72 Mirage IIIs, which were delivered in April 1962, with more deliveries to follow. So, it's 1961, and Israel orders 72 Saab J-35A Draken, which has entered Swedish service only two years prior. Armed with two 30mm Aden Cannon and four hardpoints, this early model Saab should be able to make a good showing against the Arabs.
Next, in time for the 1972 War, Israel takes delivery of its first Saab AJ-37 Viggen strike aircraft (the fighter JA-37 version isn't introduced until 1979, though the Israeli's might modify their AJ-37s).
So, how is Israel's performance in the Arab wars affected if her airforce is Swedish armed?
