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{{Short description|Swedish engineer and technical designer}}
[[File:Ursaab.jpg|thumb|[[Saab Ursaab|Saab 92001]] [[prototype]], developed 1945-1949.]]
[[File:Ursaab.jpg|thumb|[[Saab Ursaab|Saab 92001]] [[prototype]], developed 1945–1949.]]
[[File:1955saab92b.jpg|thumb|[[Saab 92]], in production 1949–1956.]]
[[File:1955saab92b.jpg|thumb|[[Saab 92]], in production 1949–1956.]]


'''Gunnar Ljungström''' (1905-1999) was a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[engineer]] and [[Industrial design|technical designer]], specialised in [[aerodynamics]] and [[automobile]] industry,<ref>http://www.dn.se/arkiv/familj/dodsfall-gunnar-ljungstrom/</ref> pioneering the early history of the Swedish car brand [[SAAB]].
'''Gunnar Ljungström''' (1905-1999) was a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[engineer]] and [[Industrial design|technical designer]], specialised in [[aerodynamics]] and [[automobile]] industry,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dn.se/arkiv/familj/dodsfall-gunnar-ljungstrom/|title=Dödsfall: Gunnar Ljungström|date=30 September 1999}}</ref> pioneering the early history of the Swedish car brand [[Saab Automobile|SAAB]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
Gunnar [[Ljungström]] was the born in 1905 as son of the industrialist [[Fredrik Ljungström]]. After examination from [[Whitlockska samskolan]], he was admitted to studies in [[mechanics]] at the [[Royal Institute of Technology]]. While there he was elected President of the [[Student Union at the Royal Institute of Technology]], active the constructions of its new [[student center]] facilities [[:sv:Nymble|Nymble]] in 1930 at the site of the new [[campus]] in [[Stockholm]].
Gunnar [[Ljungström]] was the born in 1905 as son of the industrialist [[Fredrik Ljungström]]. After examination from [[Whitlockska samskolan]], he was admitted to studies in [[mechanics]] at the [[Royal Institute of Technology]]. While there he was elected President of the [[Student Union at the Royal Institute of Technology]], active the constructions of its new [[student center]] facilities [[Student Union at the Royal Institute of Technology|Nymble]] in 1930 at the site of the new [[campus]] in [[Stockholm]].


Furthermore, he was an avid [[sailor]] among other sports, also winning an academic gold medal in Sweden in [[pole vault]]. He also pioneered [[water skiing]] in Sweden in 1929, culminating in introducing the new sport in [[slalom]] moves to the Swedish public at the 100th anniversary of the [[Royal Swedish Yacht Club]] in [[Sandhamn]] in 1930.
Furthermore, he was an avid [[sailor]] among other sports, also winning an academic gold medal in Sweden in [[pole vault]]. He also pioneered [[water skiing]] in Sweden in 1929, culminating in introducing the new sport in [[slalom waterskiing|slalom]] moves to the Swedish public at the 100th anniversary of the [[Royal Swedish Yacht Club]] in [[Sandhamn]] in 1930.


Graduating as [[engineer]] in 1932, he participated in the family's [[steam turbine]] and other projects, including on [[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]] technology for cars.
Graduating as [[engineer]] in 1932, he participated in the family's [[steam turbine]] and other projects, including on [[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]] technology for cars.


After engagement in family-related businesses and extensive stays abroad, in 1936, Gunnar Ljungström returned to Sweden, deciding to help out with its [[aviation]] industry in light of the turbulent affairs on the continent. At [[Saab]], he made extensive contributions in both [[aerodynamics]], and [[engine]]s during wartime.
After engagement in family-related businesses and extensive stays abroad, in 1936, Gunnar Ljungström returned to Sweden, deciding to help out with its [[aviation]] industry in light of the turbulent affairs on the continent. At [[Saab Group|Saab]], he made extensive contributions in both [[aerodynamics]], and [[engine]]s during wartime.


[[File:Saab99 Saab96 CarMuseum.jpg|thumb|[[Saab 99]] and [[Saab 96]] at the [[Saab Car Museum]], [[Trollhättan]], [[Sweden]].]]
[[File:Saab99 Saab96 CarMuseum.jpg|thumb|[[Saab 99]] and [[Saab 96]] at the [[Saab Car Museum]], [[Trollhättan]], [[Sweden]].]]
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==Distinctions==
==Distinctions==
* {{flag|Sweden}}: Member of the [[Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences]]
* {{flag|Sweden}}: Member of the [[Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences]]
* {{flag|Sweden}}: Gold medal of the [[Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences]]<ref>http://iva.ntier.se/Verksamhet/Utmarkelser/Stora-guldmedaljen/Samtliga-innehavare-av-Stora-guldmedaljen/</ref>
* {{flag|Sweden}}: Gold medal of the [[Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://iva.ntier.se/Verksamhet/Utmarkelser/Stora-guldmedaljen/Samtliga-innehavare-av-Stora-guldmedaljen/|title = Parked at Loopia}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|Sweden}} Clarence von Rosen medal in silver by the [[Royal Automobile Club (Sweden)|Royal Automobile Club]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kak.se/pris-medalj/fortjanstteckenkommitten/pristagare-clarence-von-rosens-medalj-i-guld|title=Kak.se!}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|Sweden}} Ljungström Prize of [[:sv:Svenska Mekanisters Riksförening|Svenska Mekanisters Riksförening]]
* {{flagicon|Sweden}} Ljungström Prize of [[:sv:Svenska Mekanisters Riksförening|Svenska Mekanisters Riksförening]]
* {{flag|United States}}: Honorary member of [[SAE International]] (first non-American)
* {{flag|United States}}: Honorary member of [[SAE International]] (first non-American)
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Latest revision as of 10:01, 7 July 2023

Saab 92001 prototype, developed 1945–1949.
Saab 92, in production 1949–1956.

Gunnar Ljungström (1905-1999) was a Swedish engineer and technical designer, specialised in aerodynamics and automobile industry,[1] pioneering the early history of the Swedish car brand SAAB.

Biography[edit]

Gunnar Ljungström was the born in 1905 as son of the industrialist Fredrik Ljungström. After examination from Whitlockska samskolan, he was admitted to studies in mechanics at the Royal Institute of Technology. While there he was elected President of the Student Union at the Royal Institute of Technology, active the constructions of its new student center facilities Nymble in 1930 at the site of the new campus in Stockholm.

Furthermore, he was an avid sailor among other sports, also winning an academic gold medal in Sweden in pole vault. He also pioneered water skiing in Sweden in 1929, culminating in introducing the new sport in slalom moves to the Swedish public at the 100th anniversary of the Royal Swedish Yacht Club in Sandhamn in 1930.

Graduating as engineer in 1932, he participated in the family's steam turbine and other projects, including on transmission technology for cars.

After engagement in family-related businesses and extensive stays abroad, in 1936, Gunnar Ljungström returned to Sweden, deciding to help out with its aviation industry in light of the turbulent affairs on the continent. At Saab, he made extensive contributions in both aerodynamics, and engines during wartime.

Saab 99 and Saab 96 at the Saab Car Museum, Trollhättan, Sweden.
Ursaab at the Saab Car Museum.

After the aviation contributions, post war, he was designated head of Saab Automobile's development team of the company's first automobiles from the 1940s on, with technology based on their aerodynamics design. He would proceed from the release of the Ursaab in 1949 until the 1966 Saab 99, presented for the public in 1967, a couple of years prior to his retirement.

Distinctions[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Dödsfall: Gunnar Ljungström". 30 September 1999.
  2. ^ "Parked at Loopia".
  3. ^ "Kak.se!".

Literature[edit]

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