Tore Gullstrand
Tore Ragnar Gullstrand | |
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| Born | August 16, 1921 Karlstad, Sweden |
| Died | 2002 Linköping, Sweden |
| Occupation(s) | Aeronautical engineer, executive |
| Years active | 1947–1991 |
| Known for | Chief engineer at Saab AB; development of Saab 35 Draken and Saab 37 Viggen |
Tore Ragnar Gullstrand (born 16 August 1921 in Karlstad, deceased 2002 in Linköping) was a prominent Swedish executive and researcher specializing in aeronautics within the aviation sector. He was the son of Ragnar Gullstrand.
At Saab AB in Linköping, Sweden, Gullstrand served as chief engineer and played a pivotal role in the development and significant growth of the Swedish Air Force following the Defence Act of 1958 (Sweden). His leadership was instrumental during the design and production phases of the Saab 35 Draken and Saab 37 Viggen, amidst the strategic tensions of the Cold War and the ongoing nuclear arms race.
Gullstrand completed his engineering degree at the Royal Institute of Technology in 1945, achieved a licentiate in technology by 1950, and earned his doctoral degree in technology through a dissertation completed in 1952.[1] Between 1947 and 1949, he served as acting director for the aeronautical engineering professorship while Sten Luthander led Saab's research department. He attained associate professorship status in 1953. That same year, he joined Saab in Linköping, advancing to chief engineer by 1958, director in 1962, head of technical department in 1965, deputy managing director at Saab-Scania in 1968, aviation division leader from 1969, and ultimately headed research and technical development central staff from 1983 to 1991.[2]
In addition to his academic and managerial roles, Gullstrand attained the rank of flight engineer first degree within the Swedish Air Force reserve in 1954.
His professional recognition includes election to the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) in 1962, membership in the Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences starting in 1968, and induction into the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences by 1981.
Among his honors, Gullstrand received the gold version of the Swedish Aeronautical Society's Thulin Medal in 1965[3][4] and was awarded IVA's prestigious great gold medal in 1985 for his exceptional contributions to Sweden's aviation industry.[5]
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References
- ↑ Transonic flow around two-dimensional aerofoils. libris=7885
- ↑ Kungl Krigsvetenskapsakademien: Swedish Warriors Society (until 1805), Kungl Krigsvetenskapsakademien: biographical cadastre with portrait gallery 1796–1995, 1996, ISBN 91-630-4181-2, libris 7451162
- ↑ https://ftfsweden.se/thulinmedaljen/
- ↑ Flygtekniska Föreningen Thulinmedaljen Silvermedaljörer-1944-2015
- ↑ http://iva.ntier.se/Verksamhet/Utmarkelser/Stora-guldmedaljen/Samtliga-innehavare-av-Stora-guldmedaljen/
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