Saab SK-60

The Saab 105 is an aircraft developed in the early sixties as a private venture by Saab for the Swedish Air Force . It is a high-wing, twin engine trainer aircraft. The Swedish Air Force designation is SK 60. First entered service in 1967 to replace the De Havilland Vampire.

Originally, it featured two Turbomeca Aubisque low bypass turbofan engines, licence-manufactured by Volvo Flygmotor as the RM 9. An updated version is equipped with the Williams International FJ44, designated RM 15.

A total number of 150 aircraft were bought by the Swedish Air Force, and another 40 were exported to Austria, designated Saab 105OE.

The Saab 105 is also the aircraft used by Swedish Air Force display team Team 60.

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