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        • It was not until 1910 before it was a premiere of a Bofors construction in the Swedish Field artillery. Then the army was equipped with 10.5 cm haubits m / 10

          Haubits guns in a row

          It was not until 1910 before it was a premiere of a Bofors construction in the Swedish...
          It was not until 1910 before it was a premiere of a Bofors construction in the Swedish Field artillery. Then the army was equipped with 10.5 cm haubits m / 10
        • Bofors 40mm L/60

        • Canon set on the old shooting range

          The old shooting range

          Canon set on the old shooting range
          Canon set on the old shooting range
        • Assembly Hall, Workshop 4, 1943

          Production at Bofors

          Assembly Hall, Workshop 4, 1943
          Assembly Hall, Workshop 4, 1943
        • Exhibition in the museum, Bofors, Karlskoga, 1933

          Ammunition

          Exhibition in the museum, Bofors, Karlskoga, 1933
          Exhibition in the museum, Bofors, Karlskoga, 1933
        • Bofors tractor, 1934

          Tractors in a row

          Bofors tractor, 1934
          Bofors tractor, 1934
        • Bofors tractor, 1931

        • Innovative engineers at Bofors were constantly working on new improvements. An example was the 10.5 cm field cannon w / 24H, first introduced in 1925. It had a new type of wheel suspension, adapted for vehicle drag instead of horse, and a V-team that made it easier to group the play in rough terrain

          10,5 cm field cannon m/24H

          Innovative engineers at Bofors were constantly working on new improvements. An example...
          Innovative engineers at Bofors were constantly working on new improvements. An example was the 10.5 cm field cannon w / 24H, first introduced in 1925. It had a new type of wheel suspension, adapted for vehicle drag instead of horse, and a V-team that made it easier to group the play in rough terrain
        • Bofors 75 mm mountain cannon in driving position. Bofors AB archives

          Mountain cannon

          Bofors 75 mm mountain cannon in driving position. Bofors AB archives
          Bofors 75 mm mountain cannon in driving position. Bofors AB archives
        • 12 cm air wrench M / 44, mounted on Jagaren HMS Öland (J16), 1950-1969

          Air defense

          12 cm air wrench M / 44, mounted on Jagaren HMS Öland (J16), 1950-1969
          12 cm air wrench M / 44, mounted on Jagaren HMS Öland (J16), 1950-1969
        • A total of 108 were made

          Bofors BS19A

          A total of 108 were made
          A total of 108 were made
        • Torpedo 62 (exportname Torpedo 2000) being fired

          Torpedo 62

          Torpedo 62 (exportname Torpedo 2000) being fired
          Torpedo 62 (exportname Torpedo 2000) being fired
        • Torped 62 (export name Torpedo 2000)

          Torped 62 model

          Torped 62 (export name Torpedo 2000)
          Torped 62 (export name Torpedo 2000)
        • Robot system 70 (RBS 70) being fired, 1982

          RBS 70

          Robot system 70 (RBS 70) being fired, 1982
          Robot system 70 (RBS 70) being fired, 1982
        • The AT4 (in Swedish called Pansarskott w / 86), 1994-1999.

          AT4

          The AT4 (in Swedish called Pansarskott w / 86), 1994-1999.
          The AT4 (in Swedish called Pansarskott w / 86), 1994-1999.
        • Painting of Bofors products from 1964.

          Bofors Products

          Painting of Bofors products from 1964.
          Painting of Bofors products from 1964.
        • Ericsson ARTHUR

        • Ericsson ARTHUR, display/interior

        • Ericsson Giraffe AMB

        • Saab 340B with Erieye mounted.

          Saab 340B med Erieye påmonterad.

          Saab 340B with Erieye mounted.
          Saab 340B with Erieye mounted.
        • Measurement of antennas in echo-free rooms

        • PS-46/A

        • Workshoptest, PS-03 / A or PS-01 / A

        • Final tests, radar PS-46/A

        • Tests, PS46 / A devices

        • Circuits for high speed technology

        • Echofree room, Mölndal

        • UAS 41002 Muzzle Velocity Meter

        • Mini-Link 38

        • Assembly hall

        • PS-70

        • The first Saab B 17B airplane

          Saab 17 airplane

          The first Saab B 17B airplane
          The first Saab B 17B airplane
        • Tregrupp Saab B-17 i luften

          Tregrupp Saab B-17 i luften

          Tregrupp Saab B-17 i luften
          Tregrupp Saab B-17 i luften
        • Infront of Saab-95 and Saab-93

          Tryggve Holm

          Infront of Saab-95 and Saab-93
          Infront of Saab-95 and Saab-93
        • B-18 A in the air

        • Close up on the B-18B

        • Saab 21 fick en ovanlig utformning med dubbla stjärtbommar och en skjutande propeller. Flygplanet provflögs första gången i juli 1943. Här en bild från november samma år. Notera bilen i bakgrunden med tidstypiskt gengasaggregat. Foto: Åke Lärkert.

          J-21 klar för provflygning

          Saab 21 fick en ovanlig utformning med dubbla stjärtbommar och en skjutande propeller.
          Saab 21 fick en ovanlig utformning med dubbla stjärtbommar och en skjutande propeller. Flygplanet provflögs första gången i juli 1943. Här en bild från november samma år. Notera bilen i bakgrunden med tidstypiskt gengasaggregat. Foto: Åke Lärkert.
        • J-21 in the air

        • Saab 29 in the air

        • Saab 29

        • Saab 32 on the ground seen from above

        • Saab 32 on the hangar plate

        • Saab 32

        • Four Saab 32 in the air

        • Assembly of Saab 32 Lansen

        • In 1959 the new car factory in Trollhättan was opened. Production doubled from 12,000 to 24,000 cars per year. Now also the first stationwagon, Saab 95, was able to load 500 kilos

          Saab 95 in front of Saab Trollhättan office building

          In 1959 the new car factory in Trollhättan was opened. Production doubled from 12,000 to...
          In 1959 the new car factory in Trollhättan was opened. Production doubled from 12,000 to 24,000 cars per year. Now also the first stationwagon, Saab 95, was able to load 500 kilos
        • Also known as the J 35 Draken

          Saab 35

          Also known as the J 35 Draken
          Also known as the J 35 Draken
        • Testpilot Fehrborg wearing a G-suit in front of the Saab 35 Draken. The G-suit became the standard equipment for virtually all warriors from the 1950s

          Testpilot Ferhborg dressed in a G-suit in front of the Saab 35 Dragon

          Testpilot Fehrborg wearing a G-suit in front of the Saab 35 Draken. The G-suit became the...
          Testpilot Fehrborg wearing a G-suit in front of the Saab 35 Draken. The G-suit became the standard equipment for virtually all warriors from the 1950s
        • The so-called

          Saab 92001, "Ursaaben", during manufacture

          The so-called "Ursaaben" during manufacture. The design was influenced by the...
          The so-called "Ursaaben" during manufacture. The design was influenced by the aerodynamic, sweeping lines of aviation. The picture from April 29, 1946. Photo: Rolf Wall
        • Saab 92001, "Ursaaben"

          "Ursaaben" on June 4, 1946. Now, extensive tests and on the basis of the constructed test...
          "Ursaaben" on June 4, 1946. Now, extensive tests and on the basis of the constructed test car number two, which became more elegant. Photo: Sandh ReproSaab 9200 "Ursaaben" in completed condition on June 4, 1946. Now, extensive tests and on the basis of the built-up test car number two, which became more elegant. Photo: Sandh Repro1, "Ursaaben", during manufacture
        • Saab Sonett was a series of sportcars and was introduced in 1956. The Sonett was developed in several versions and shared technology with contemporary Saab models. Sonett was initially called Saab 94. Here at a test run on Saab's airfield

          Saab Sonett beiong tested on Saab's airfield

          Saab Sonett was a series of sportcars and was introduced in 1956. The Sonett was...
          Saab Sonett was a series of sportcars and was introduced in 1956. The Sonett was developed in several versions and shared technology with contemporary Saab models. Sonett was initially called Saab 94. Here at a test run on Saab's airfield
        • Press release of Saab 95 on May 12, 1959. Photo: Thuresson / Johansson.

          Press release Saab 95

          Press release of Saab 95 on May 12, 1959. Photo: Thuresson / Johansson.
          Press release of Saab 95 on May 12, 1959. Photo: Thuresson / Johansson.
        • The first test flight with

          Aircraft 210, "Lilldraken" in the air

          The first test flight with "Lilldraken" took place in January 1952 with Bengt R. Olow as...
          The first test flight with "Lilldraken" took place in January 1952 with Bengt R. Olow as a pilot. Here is a picture from May 1952. Photo: Bo Dahlin.
        • Datasaab service group

        • D22 service that was compatible with D21, but had a larger internal memory and was faster. D22 also developed its own operating system that allowed simultaneous processing of several applications. The first plant was delivered in 1968 and production is ongoing

          Datasaab, service of the D22

          D22 service that was compatible with D21, but had a larger internal memory and was faster.
          D22 service that was compatible with D21, but had a larger internal memory and was faster. D22 also developed its own operating system that allowed simultaneous processing of several applications. The first plant was delivered in 1968 and production is ongoing
        • The year is 1978

          Saab 32 last flight in Karlsborg

          The year is 1978
          The year is 1978
        • HMS Sjöhästen

        • A significant part of Saab's history consists of initiatives that have benefited civil society. The picture shows some of these products

          SAAB-SCANIA AB, product images

          A significant part of Saab's history consists of initiatives that have benefited civil...
          A significant part of Saab's history consists of initiatives that have benefited civil society. The picture shows some of these products
        • The year was 1984 and Saab-Scania exhibits an impressive family of products including Saab 9000, Saab 900, Saab-Fairchild 340 and Saab 37 Viggen

          Saab 9000, Saab 900, Saab-Fairchild 340 and Saab 37 Viggen

          The year was 1984 and Saab-Scania exhibits an impressive family of products including...
          The year was 1984 and Saab-Scania exhibits an impressive family of products including Saab 9000, Saab 900, Saab-Fairchild 340 and Saab 37 Viggen
        • At the far right RBS15 robot system

          Saab-Scanias products 1984

          At the far right RBS15 robot system
          At the far right RBS15 robot system
        • In 1985, Saab-Scania took over the responsibility for the 340 program since Fairchild Industries ended up in financial difficulties. The aircraft was renamed to Saab 340. Photo: W. Linder

          SF-340 (later called Saab 340), production image

          In 1985, Saab-Scania took over the responsibility for the 340 program since Fairchild...
          In 1985, Saab-Scania took over the responsibility for the 340 program since Fairchild Industries ended up in financial difficulties. The aircraft was renamed to Saab 340. Photo: W. Linder
        • Flying formation consisting of the 105:an, 32:an, 35:an och 37:an

        • Flyggrupp bestående av 105:an, 32:an, 35:an och 37:an

        • Preview of the JAS 39 Gripen on April 25, 1987. Gripen is one of the first unit aircraft in the world that can be used for hunting, attack and voltage missions, hence the designation JAS. Photo: Å. Andersson.

          Preview of the JAS 39 Gripen

          Preview of the JAS 39 Gripen on April 25, 1987. Gripen is one of the first unit aircraft...
          Preview of the JAS 39 Gripen on April 25, 1987. Gripen is one of the first unit aircraft in the world that can be used for hunting, attack and voltage missions, hence the designation JAS. Photo: Å. Andersson.
        • First flight of the JAS 39 Gripen, 1988

        • JAS 39 Gripen is one of the largest industrial projects in Sweden's history. Here at the first flight 9 December 1988.

          Saab 39 Gripen

          JAS 39 Gripen is one of the largest industrial projects in Sweden's history. Here at the...
          JAS 39 Gripen is one of the largest industrial projects in Sweden's history. Here at the first flight 9 December 1988.
        • With the JAS 39 Gripen, Saab reached the goal of creating a unit aircraft that combines hunting, attack and reconnaissance. With Gripen's advanced computer system, the pilot can easily change the suit by pushing a button. The picture from 1990. Photo: Torbjörn Caspersson.

          JAS 39-2, in the air

          With the JAS 39 Gripen, Saab reached the goal of creating a unit aircraft that combines...
          With the JAS 39 Gripen, Saab reached the goal of creating a unit aircraft that combines hunting, attack and reconnaissance. With Gripen's advanced computer system, the pilot can easily change the suit by pushing a button. The picture from 1990. Photo: Torbjörn Caspersson.
        • Saab-emblem

        • In 1963, Saab began to develop an improved version of a Robot 304, which had been manufactured by the defense's own workshops. It was an attack robot that was supposed to be adapted for use on the Viggen. Rb04E started to be delivered in 1974. Photo: Å. Andersson.

          Rb04 environmental test PHII

          In 1963, Saab began to develop an improved version of a Robot 304, which had been...
          In 1963, Saab began to develop an improved version of a Robot 304, which had been manufactured by the defense's own workshops. It was an attack robot that was supposed to be adapted for use on the Viggen. Rb04E started to be delivered in 1974. Photo: Å. Andersson.
        • Boforsprodukter set in front of Bofors hotel, 1965

          Exhibition in Karlskoga

          Boforsprodukter set in front of Bofors hotel, 1965
          Boforsprodukter set in front of Bofors hotel, 1965
        • Bofors tractor BS-19

        • Anti-tank gun 1110

        • H.M.S. Göta Lejon

        • Turret

        • Maritime cannon

        • Year 1946

          Drawing of B-18B

          Year 1946
          Year 1946
        • year 1943

          Final assembly B-17C

          year 1943
          year 1943
        • year 1946

          S-17 B in the air

          year 1946
          year 1946
        • Sea giraffe, indicator and strlbord

        • Target Receiver + Eb70

        • PS-70/Hercules

        • ERIEYE "indicator"

        • ERIEYE "indicator" workstation

        • Canadian Air Force Plane CT-133 Silver

        • Ericsson Erieye Airborne Early Warning and Control system has been selected as the airborne surveillance sensor in the Brazilian SIVAM system for the vigilance of the Amazonas. Carrier is the Embraer EMB 145 aircraft.

          Embraer EMB 145 with Erieye mounted

          Ericsson Erieye Airborne Early Warning and Control system has been selected as the...
          Ericsson Erieye Airborne Early Warning and Control system has been selected as the airborne surveillance sensor in the Brazilian SIVAM system for the vigilance of the Amazonas. Carrier is the Embraer EMB 145 aircraft.
        • Unidentified

        • Ericsson Erieye is the world's first high-performance AEW&C system that can be mounted on small computer-type turbo-prop or jet aircraft, providing for low overall system costs. The Swedish air force uses the Saab 340B as platform for Erieye

          Ericsson Erieye

          Ericsson Erieye is the world's first high-performance AEW&C system that can be mounted on...
          Ericsson Erieye is the world's first high-performance AEW&C system that can be mounted on small computer-type turbo-prop or jet aircraft, providing for low overall system costs. The Swedish air force uses the Saab 340B as platform for Erieye
        • yes 1980

          Robot System 70 (RBS 70)

          yes 1980
          yes 1980
        • year 1933

          Bofors tractor type A 1933.

          year 1933
          year 1933
        • JAS 39 Gripen, view from cockpit

        • PS-05/A

        • PS-01/11

        • year 1952

          Saab 29 starts with the help of rockets

          year 1952
          year 1952
        • year 1957

          T-18 on the ground

          year 1957
          year 1957
        • year 1959

          Saab 32 Lansen in the air

          year 1959
          year 1959
        • Ericsson Saab Avionics. ERIJAMMER/Viggen

        • Ej identifierbar

        • Year 1985

          Flying formation consisting of the 105:an, 32:an, 35:an and 37:an

          Year 1985
          Year 1985
        • year 1977

          Two groups of 37 Viggen in the air

          year 1977
          year 1977
        • Ericsson Saab Avionics, ERIJAMMER/Viggen

        • J 35E Draken

        • Unidentified

        • 37 mm armored cannon m/34 1932-937

        • 40 mm Double automatic cannon L/60 with stabilization

        • PS-37/A radar, monted

        • JAS 39 Gripen, in-flight from inside the cabin

        • year 1948

          A P 282 for Holland Machinery and Tools

          year 1948
          year 1948
        • year 1939

          Tractor at Järvafältet

          year 1939
          year 1939
        • workshop .4

        • A competitive advantage with D21 was the service commitments that Saab did and lived up to. Here one of Saab's service groups in 1966. Photo: Å, Andersson

          Datasaab, D23

          A competitive advantage with D21 was the service commitments that Saab did and lived up...
          A competitive advantage with D21 was the service commitments that Saab did and lived up to. Here one of Saab's service groups in 1966. Photo: Å, Andersson
        • Datasaab D23

        • Visiting Tannerfors, Linköping, 1975

          Swedish king Carl XVI Gustaf

          Visiting Tannerfors, Linköping, 1975
          Visiting Tannerfors, Linköping, 1975
        • Advertisement for school, 1982

          advertisement Picture

          Advertisement for school, 1982
          Advertisement for school, 1982
        • year 1983

          Gevernment women in the workshop

          year 1983
          year 1983
        • Bofors headquarters, Karlskoga

        • The third hotel was built in 1930 as a Mediterranean-style villa. It was built during a time when Bofors became an international company and hit the world market. The hotel was only open to the company's customers and guests and for some time it was perhaps the most international environment in Sweden. In 2000 the hotel opened to the public. The picture from the 1960s. Bofors AB archives.

          Bofors Hotel, Karlskoga

          The third hotel was built in 1930 as a Mediterranean-style villa. It was built during a...
          The third hotel was built in 1930 as a Mediterranean-style villa. It was built during a time when Bofors became an international company and hit the world market. The hotel was only open to the company's customers and guests and for some time it was perhaps the most international environment in Sweden. In 2000 the hotel opened to the public. The picture from the 1960s. Bofors AB archives.
        • Activities at Bofors in Karlskoga

        • Making of 20 mm grenades, 1945

        • Year 1944, Bofors, Karlskoga

          Painting of 57 mm grenades

          Year 1944, Bofors, Karlskoga
          Year 1944, Bofors, Karlskoga
        • Year 1944, Bofors, Karlskoga

          Factory, Nobelkrut

          Year 1944, Bofors, Karlskoga
          Year 1944, Bofors, Karlskoga
        • Bofors operations expanded in the early 20th century and the old hotel became too crowded. A new hotel was built - a building later called for the Officials Fair. Bofors AB archives.

          Hotel Mässen, 1903

          Bofors operations expanded in the early 20th century and the old hotel became too crowded.
          Bofors operations expanded in the early 20th century and the old hotel became too crowded. A new hotel was built - a building later called for the Officials Fair. Bofors AB archives.
        • Map of the Bofors Group from 1957

          Bofors Group

          Map of the Bofors Group from 1957
          Map of the Bofors Group from 1957
        • Prime ministers Tage Erlander (Sweden) and Jens Otto Krag (Denmark) with wives visiting Bofors, 1965.

          Prime minister visit to Karlskoga

          Prime ministers Tage Erlander (Sweden) and Jens Otto Krag (Denmark) with wives visiting...
          Prime ministers Tage Erlander (Sweden) and Jens Otto Krag (Denmark) with wives visiting Bofors, 1965.
        • In the Spring 1900 Crown Prince Gustaf (then King Gustaf V) on visit. The crown prince appears immediately to the left of the middle of the image (the man in the cylinder hat looking down).

          Royal visit

          In the Spring 1900 Crown Prince Gustaf (then King Gustaf V) on visit. The crown prince...
          In the Spring 1900 Crown Prince Gustaf (then King Gustaf V) on visit. The crown prince appears immediately to the left of the middle of the image (the man in the cylinder hat looking down).
        • ZLR workshop

        • Aereal over AJS

        • Escalator to the underground workshop

        • A division of J-21 over Götaplatsen, Gothenburg

        • Kontorsinteriör, Saab Trollhättan

        • Interior desks, Saab Trollhättan

        • Draken was one of the bigger projects of its time. During the years 1954-1976, in the Saab factory in Linköping, a total of 611 copies of the Draken were built for the Swedish aircraft and for export to abroad. Draken became the first Swedish military aircraft to get bet

          Final assembly of the Saab 35 Draken

          Draken was one of the bigger projects of its time. During the years 1954-1976, in the...
          Draken was one of the bigger projects of its time. During the years 1954-1976, in the Saab factory in Linköping, a total of 611 copies of the Draken were built for the Swedish aircraft and for export to abroad. Draken became the first Swedish military aircraft to get bet
        • In the air over Vadstena

          Saab 91 Safir

          In the air over Vadstena
          In the air over Vadstena
        • A competitive advantage with D21 was the service commitments that Saab did and lived up to. Here one of Saab's service groups in 1966. Photo: Å, Andersson.

          Datasaab education

          A competitive advantage with D21 was the service commitments that Saab did and lived up...
          A competitive advantage with D21 was the service commitments that Saab did and lived up to. Here one of Saab's service groups in 1966. Photo: Å, Andersson.
        • Datasaabs office 1971. Foto: Arpfors.

          Datasaab building

          Datasaabs office 1971. Foto: Arpfors.
          Datasaabs office 1971. Foto: Arpfors.
        • 1960s

          Nobelkrut

          1960s
          1960s
        • 1960s

          Nobelkrut, Factoryexterior

          1960s
          1960s
        • One of the office buildings at Saab-L

        • ASJA's new hall under construction

        • SA Marine (now called SA Marine AB) Landskrona

        • Manufacturing VK-29 Machinery and Tools, 1963

          Gear

          Manufacturing VK-29 Machinery and Tools, 1963
          Manufacturing VK-29 Machinery and Tools, 1963
        • Skavstål för prospekt R 309, 1944

          Skavstål för prospekt R 309, 1944

          Skavstål för prospekt R 309, 1944
          Skavstål för prospekt R 309, 1944
        • Sverre R:son Sohlman, 1960

        • Pehr Erland Lagerhjelm

        • Swedish King Gustaf VI Adolf

        • From the set of

          Bofors a swedish industry

          From the set of "Bofors, a Swedish big industry" Director Sohlman and Sohlman.
          From the set of "Bofors, a Swedish big industry" Director Sohlman and Sohlman.
        • Engineers at work

        • Interior, Mölndal

        • Interior workspace, Mölndal

        • Interior machine, Mölndal

        • LME Mölndal. Barbro Sandin, VT 734

        • LME Mölndal. Christer Göransson, Lars-Ove Olsson, Arne Lifving and Sten Brogren

        • Chief MIC (1977-1982), Head of Defense Department (1983-1987), ERE / VP (1988-1990)

          Ulf H. Johansson

          Chief MIC (1977-1982), Head of Defense Department (1983-1987), ERE / VP (1988-1990)
          Chief MIC (1977-1982), Head of Defense Department (1983-1987), ERE / VP (1988-1990)
        • Managers, Mölndal. amongst them Ulf H. Johansson

        • Chief MIC (1977-1982), Head of Defense Department (1983-1987), ERE / VP (1988-1990)

          Ulf H. Johansson in an armchair

          Chief MIC (1977-1982), Head of Defense Department (1983-1987), ERE / VP (1988-1990)
          Chief MIC (1977-1982), Head of Defense Department (1983-1987), ERE / VP (1988-1990)
        • Linköping, Tannerfors

          Large elevator in the underground workshop

          Linköping, Tannerfors
          Linköping, Tannerfors
        • Linköping, Tannefors

          Laundry room for workshop staff in the mall

          Linköping, Tannefors
          Linköping, Tannefors
        • Linköping, Tannefors

          Great entrance to the mountain factory

          Linköping, Tannefors
          Linköping, Tannefors
        • Linköping, Tannefors

          Tools workshop

          Linköping, Tannefors
          Linköping, Tannefors
        • Tryggve Holm

        • Tryggve Holm SAAB

        • In front of a Saab A 29 Tunnan

          Colonel A. Söderling

          In front of a Saab A 29 Tunnan
          In front of a Saab A 29 Tunnan
        • Entrance, Saab Trollhättan

        • Rolf Mellde

        • year 1965

          CEO interviewed by American journalist

          year 1965
          year 1965
        • CEO Curt Mielikowsky

        • Saab's board visits the new Datacentral

        • Inauguration of the JAS simulator in October 1985 with Stig Holmström in the cabin. Three years later, Holmström would be the first in the world to fly the JAS 39 Gripen. Photo: Johnny Lindahl.

          Inauguration of the JAS simulator

          Inauguration of the JAS simulator in October 1985 with Stig Holmström in the cabin. Three...
          Inauguration of the JAS simulator in October 1985 with Stig Holmström in the cabin. Three years later, Holmström would be the first in the world to fly the JAS 39 Gripen. Photo: Johnny Lindahl.
        • The Nordic savings banks installed bank terminals for the cashier work in the 1970s. In total, over 6,000 box terminals were installed in the four Nordic countries, including 2,500 mini-computers. The order was based on Saab's minidator D5

          "Retirement" of the DI5 computer

          The Nordic savings banks installed bank terminals for the cashier work in the 1970s. In...
          The Nordic savings banks installed bank terminals for the cashier work in the 1970s. In total, over 6,000 box terminals were installed in the four Nordic countries, including 2,500 mini-computers. The order was based on Saab's minidator D5
        • Group photo taken in conjunction with 1st flight, 1988

          Group photo of JAS pilots and mechanics

          Group photo taken in conjunction with 1st flight, 1988
          Group photo taken in conjunction with 1st flight, 1988
        • At his desk

          CEO Lars V. Kylberg.

          At his desk
          At his desk
        • Bofors has a long history with production. On a famous picture like Dagens Nyheter published in October 1965, you can see the then management showcaseing the company's about 200 products, all from air defense

          Exhibition in Karlskoga

          Bofors has a long history with production. On a famous picture like Dagens Nyheter...
          Bofors has a long history with production. On a famous picture like Dagens Nyheter published in October 1965, you can see the then management showcaseing the company's about 200 products, all from air defense
        • Activities at Bofors in Karlskoga

        • Austrian Federal President Adolf Schärf visits Bofors. To the right Bofors director Sverre R: son Sohlman. Activities at Bofors in Karl Österreich Federal President Adolf Schärf Conservative Federal President Adolf Schärf visit Bofors. To the right Bofors director Sverre R: son Sohlman.ker Bofors. To the right Bofors director Sverre R: son Sohlman.skoga

          Visit to Bofors

          Austrian Federal President Adolf Schärf visits Bofors. To the right Bofors director...
          Austrian Federal President Adolf Schärf visits Bofors. To the right Bofors director Sverre R: son Sohlman. Activities at Bofors in Karl Österreich Federal President Adolf Schärf Conservative Federal President Adolf Schärf visit Bofors. To the right Bofors director Sverre R: son Sohlman.ker Bofors. To the right Bofors director Sverre R: son Sohlman.skoga
        • 1944, Bofors, Karlskoga

          Painting 40 mm grenades

          1944, Bofors, Karlskoga
          1944, Bofors, Karlskoga
        • Laboratory, Bofors, Karlskoga

          Rockwell testing

          Laboratory, Bofors, Karlskoga
          Laboratory, Bofors, Karlskoga
        • 25 mm. Automatic cannon L / 64

        • 1944

          From the set of "Bofors a Swedish big industry" Director Sohlman and Kor

          1944
          1944
        • 1934

          Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf (formerly King Gustaf VI Adolf)

          1934
          1934
        • 1953

          H.M.S Prince Bertil visiting

          1953
          1953
        • 1951

          Mounting of tubes on RA

          1951
          1951
        • Bofors arena. In 1926 Bofors athletes received an area of ​​AB Bofors

        • 1945

          20 mm grenades. TU, Nobelkrut

          1945
          1945
        • 1926

          Members of The Iron and Steel Institute on visit

          1926
          1926
        • 1965

          Press release of aircraft 37-0

          1965
          1965
        • Assembly of Draken

        • Assembly of the Saab 35 Draken

        • år 1958

          Montering av Saab 32 Lansen

          år 1958
          år 1958
        • 1930

          25.4 cm ship cannon 1168 Exercise.4

          1930
          1930
        • Radar abilities

        • Erieye

        • ISIDOR

        • Mini-Link installation, outdoor configuration

        • Sea Giraffe

        • Ericsson Saab Avionics, ERIJAMMER/Viggen

        • Underground workshop

        • Saab in Linköping

        • Entrance to the mall

        • "The Church" in the underground workshop

        • 1949

          The engineering workshop in the mountain workshop

          1949
          1949
        • During the Second World War, intensive assembly work was ongoing at Saab's plants in Linköping and Trollhättan. A total of 324 copies were produced in the years 1942-1944. Here's a snapshot from October 9, 1942. Photo: Åke Lärkert.

          Saabfactory in Linköping

          During the Second World War, intensive assembly work was ongoing at Saab's plants in...
          During the Second World War, intensive assembly work was ongoing at Saab's plants in Linköping and Trollhättan. A total of 324 copies were produced in the years 1942-1944. Here's a snapshot from October 9, 1942. Photo: Åke Lärkert.
        • Saab 29 Tunnan in the air

        • Two Saab 35 (J 35 Draken) in the air

        • Camouflage Saab 37 Viggen

        • Camouflage Saab 37. The year was 1974. Photo: Å. Andersson Viggen

          Saab 37 Viggen

          Camouflage Saab 37. The year was 1974. Photo: Å. Andersson Viggen
          Camouflage Saab 37. The year was 1974. Photo: Å. Andersson Viggen
        • 1978

          Fpl 32 last flight in Karlsborg

          1978
          1978
        • The delivery of the last Saab AJ37 Viggen (attack version) on December 1, 1978. Photo: W. Linder

          AJ37 Viggen

          The delivery of the last Saab AJ37 Viggen (attack version) on December 1, 1978. Photo: W.
          The delivery of the last Saab AJ37 Viggen (attack version) on December 1, 1978. Photo: W. Linder
        • ESS-JAS, 1982

        • Four of Saab's designs simultaneously in the air: Saab 105 (Sk60), Saab 32 Lansen, Saab 35 Dragon and Saab 37 Viggen. The picture from October 1, 1985. Photo: Å. Andersson.

          Saab 105 (Sk60), Saab 32 Lansen, Saab 35 Dragon and Saab 37 Viggen

          Four of Saab's designs simultaneously in the air: Saab 105 (Sk60), Saab 32 Lansen, Saab...
          Four of Saab's designs simultaneously in the air: Saab 105 (Sk60), Saab 32 Lansen, Saab 35 Dragon and Saab 37 Viggen. The picture from October 1, 1985. Photo: Å. Andersson.
        • Ericsson Saab Avionics, ERIJAMMER/Lansen

        • J 35E Draken

        • 37 mm armored gun w / 34 1932-937

        • 1930

          40 mm double-blind L / 60 with stabilization

          1930
          1930
        • PS-37 / A radar, mounted

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