The Sk-60 is a twin engined trainer aircraft with attack/reconnaissance and liaison capability (versions A-E). 150 aircrafts were delivered to the Royal Swedish Air Force in 1966 - 1969. The Sk-60 will be operational at least to 2015. A service life extension program started in 1987. Installation of new models turbofan engines (Williams - Rolls FJ44) was decided in November 1993. 115 aircrafts will be modified in 1994 - 1998.
The new engines will give improved performance, better environmental characteristics and lower service and maintenance costs.

SAAB 105OE
The Austrian Air Force received 40 aircrafts of a special export version with the designation 105OE during 1970 - 1972.
Compared with the basic Sk-60 version, the SAAB 105OE has more powerful GE J85 engines (2 x 12,7 kN, 2850 lbs), more internal fuel and strengthened structure.
The SAAB 105OE has a max speed 95 km/h (513 kts), an initial climb rate of 59 m/s (11 600 fpm), and 13700m (44950ft) service ceiling. Max ferry range is 2400 km (1296 nm).

DATA Sk-60A (trainer)
Max nom thrust SLS: 2 x 8,25 kN (3710 lbs)
Span: 9,5 m (31 ft 2 in)
Length: 10,8 m (35 ft 5 in)
Height: 2,7 m (8 ft 10 in)
Take of weight: 3680 kg (8113 lbs)
Max speed: 785 km/h (424 kts)
Landing speed: 200 km/h (108 kts)
Max initial rate of climb: 25 m/s (4920 ftp)
Service ceiling: 12000 m (39370 ft)
Max ferry range: 2550 km (1377 nm)
Engine type: RM15 (Williams - Rolls FJ44-1C)
Crew: 2 side by side (liaison 2 + 2)

WEAPONS
12 x 135 mm rockets for ground attack and 30 mm Aden cannon with 150 rounds (364 kg)

USED BY
Sweden
Austria