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The Lansen entered service with the Swedish air force in
1955 and the last examples were not withdrawn from service
until 1997. The first version was the A 32A all weather attack
variant powered by the RM5A2 (RR Avon 100). Subsequent versions
were the J 32B all weather and night fighter and the S 32C
reconnaissance aircraft. The J 32 B introduced the more powerful
RM6A (RR Avon 200) engine, new avionics, new radar, 30mm cannon
replacing 20mm units in the A 32A and a strengthened structure
to cope with air combat maneuvering. The J 32B also employed
versions of the Sidewinder AAM. Lansens were withdrawn from
frontline service in the 1970s but converted J 32D target
tug and J 32E EW trainer versions lasted until 1997.
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