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by geon 312 days ago
Yes, Draken and Viggen are officially named after the kite and the tufted duck, respectively.

The names do however carry the other meanings as well.

Draken means (the) kite, dragon and male duck.

Viggen means (the) lightning and tufted duck.

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And Gripen is the Griffin. Before Draken was Tunnan, the Barrel.