J34

J34

▄Vampire FB 52A

▄MiG-21bis

J34

▄Vampire FB 52A

▄MiG-21bis

Sweden

VI Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
9.3	9.0	9.3

Class:

Fighter

Jet fighter

Research:160 000

Purchase:450 000

Description

The J34 is a rank VI Swedish jet fighter with a battle rating of 9.3 (AB/SB) and 9.0 (RB). It was introduced in Update "Fire and Ice".

Desiring a new high altitude interceptor, the Swedish Air Force made a contract to purchase 120 British-made Hawker Hunter F.50 and the planes were delivered. Being a Hunter, the learning curve can be difficult, but the J34 becomes a fierce opponent once used correctly.

General info

Flight performance

Air brakes

Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps

Max speed

at 0 m1 109 km/h

Turn time31 s

Max altitude14 000 m

EngineRolls-Royce Avon Mk.115

TypeJet

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight11 t

The J34 is a transonic jet fighter, powered by the Rolls-Royce Avon Mk115 engine. Reaching speeds up to 1,109 km/h at sea level, with the capability of reaching Mach 1 in a dive. Performing similarly to the Hunter F.1, the J34 works best at high speed. Above 700 km/h is where manoeuvrability and climb rate are best, though overheating can become an issue when at 100% throttle for extended periods of time. Despite lacking an afterburner, a decent climb rate of 56 m/s can be used for getting the drop on other jets with relative ease. Extended turning should be avoided as the J34 loses speed quickly when turning. Falling victim to the similar flaws of other Hunters, the high stall speed can get an unprepared pilot into a punching bag for other fighters such as Sabres or MiGs. Combat flaps help with manoeuvring when below 600 km/h IAS where the plane begins to struggle, but may still be ineffective in comparison. The airbrake is effective but is located on the underside of the fuselage and can't be used when the landing gear is deployed.

Characteristics	Max speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	1,099	1,093	14000	31.9	33.3	44.9	40.5	820
Upgraded	1,118	1,109		30.4	31.0	68.6	56.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear	Drogue chute
✓	✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
1,193	450	603	581	465	~12	~5

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 850	< 600	< 650	N/A

Engine performance

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Basic mass	Wing loading (full fuel)
Rolls-Royce Avon Mk.115		1	6,309 kg	238 kg/m2
Engine characteristics			Mass with fuel (no weapons load)		Max Gross Weight
Weight (each)	Type		4m fuel	15m fuel
1,050 kg	Axial-flow turbojet		6,666 kg	7,499 kg	7,799 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
Condition	100%	WEP	4m fuel	15m fuel	MGW
Stationary	3,469 kgf	N/A	0.52	0.46	0.44
Optimal	3,837 kgf (1,193 km/h)	N/A	0.58	0.51	0.49

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person

Speed of destruction

Structural0 km/h

Gear450 km/h

• 64 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen
• 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate behind the pilot

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB2 896 → 4 242

RB8 644 → 12 663

SB9 125 → 13 368

Total cost of modifications142 200

225 000

Talisman cost2 400

Crew training130 000

Experts450 000

Aces2 200

Research Aces890 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

120 / 380 / 600 %

214 / 214 / 214 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 310 Compressor Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 310 Airframe Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 360 New boosters Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 360 Wings repair Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 390 G-suit Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 390 Cover Research: 15 000 Cost: 24 000 490 Engine Research: 15 000 Cost: 24 000 490 EFS Research: 15 000 Cost: 24 000 490		aden_belt_pack Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 310 RB24 Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 360 aden_new_gun Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 390

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 14 x 30 mm ADEN cannon

Ammunition600 rounds

Fire rate1 200 shots/min

The J34 is armed with:

• 4 x 30 mm ADEN cannons, chin-mounted (150 rpg = 600 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (1)

Setup 12 x RB24 air-to-air missiles

The J34 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 2 x RB24 missiles

Usage in battles

With powerful guns and a high top speed, the J34 does excel at Boom & Zoom tactics.

Side climbing at a 10° angle to get high altitudes is ideal, as going head first into engagements can overwhelm the J34. When engaging multiple opponents it's best to try to run, as turning would lose too much speed to continue engaging. Dropping in on already busy or unsuspecting jet to fire an RB24 missile or with cannons is an effective method of attack.

The 30 mm ADEN cannons easily tear apart other jets, with the four cannons achieving a one-second burst mass of 21 kg. Carrying 600 rounds of ammo (150 rpg), it can quickly expend all the ammunition. Quick bursts greatly help conserve ammo while still doing devastating damage, with the tracers and onboard rangefinding radar aiding in landing shots.

Radars

The J34 is equipped with an AN/APG-30 rangefinding radar that is not modeled in game. It detects other planes within range and is helpful for close range aiming.

AN/APG-30 - Rangefinding radar
Maximum Tracking Range	Minimum Tracking Range	Azimuth Tracking Angle	Elevation Tracking Angle
2,750 m	300 m	±9°	±9°

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Powerful cannons
• Effective airbrake
• Decent acceleration at high speed
• Can outrun most jets when in a climb

Cons:

• Poor manoeuvrability, especially at low speeds
• Engine is prone to overheating fast
• Difficult in uptiers
• No flares
• Large target

History

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Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the J34 from live.warthunder.com.

See also

Related development

• Hunter (Family)

External links

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	JAS39A · JAS39C
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