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Saab B 17 in dive bombing configuration using the landing gear as dive brakes.
@ Malmen 2013
The B 17 was made in three versions with different engines. The aircraft could be fitted with wheels, skis or floats. A unique feature of the Saab 17 was its use of the extended landing gear assembly, with its large covers, as dive brakes.
The first test flight was on 18 May 1940 and first deliveries to the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet) were in 1942. However, the development of jets meant it had a short service history. When the planes ended service in 1947-1950 46 of them were sold to Ethiopia where they were in service until 1968. Two B 17As were sold to Finland in 1959 and 1960, serving as target tugs in the Finnish Air Force.
More B 17 images: http://ift.tt/1s8OUpD— in Malmen.
@ Malmen 2013
The B 17 was made in three versions with different engines. The aircraft could be fitted with wheels, skis or floats. A unique feature of the Saab 17 was its use of the extended landing gear assembly, with its large covers, as dive brakes.
The first test flight was on 18 May 1940 and first deliveries to the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet) were in 1942. However, the development of jets meant it had a short service history. When the planes ended service in 1947-1950 46 of them were sold to Ethiopia where they were in service until 1968. Two B 17As were sold to Finland in 1959 and 1960, serving as target tugs in the Finnish Air Force.
More B 17 images: http://ift.tt/1s8OUpD— in Malmen.