The P35A model was ordered by Sweden and designated EP-106 by Republic. The EP-106 was quite similar to the P-35 but was fitted with the more-powerful 1050 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1830-45 radial and had two nose-mounted 0.50-in guns and two 0.30-in guns in the wings. The EP-106 had a maximum speed of 310 mph at 14,300 feet. Initial climb rate was 1920 ft/min. Service ceiling was 31,400 feet. Maximum range was 950 miles. Weights were 4575 lbs empty and 6118 lbs normal loaded.

They served under the designation J-9 with the Flygvapnet (Royal Swedish Air Force). However, the United States government placed an embargo on all arms that were not destined for Britain and Sweden was to receive no more EP-106 fighters.

In spite of the embargo, Republic continued production of the EP-106, the undelivered aircraft of the Swedish order being placed in storage. On October 24, 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt signed an executive order requisitioning all the undelivered EP-106 aircraft and impressing them into the USAAC. These were designated P-35A by the Army.



Again, thanks to Chompy for the HR P-47C 3dz model and Flying Tiger for the P47D skin.
