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1950
1950 - 0732.PDF
iS FLIGHT 13 APRIL 1950 Built The Srandia'sflying qualities areas much a plus in South America — with frequently small air- fields, at high altitudes, hemmed in iiiouiitains — as in the lotv-\ isibilily operating conditions of Northern Kurope. First the Swedish SAS-AB \ airlines ... now Brazil's VASP and \erovias... have made Scandias their choice of replacement aircraft for short-medium haul operations. This summer will see the first planes in service on Brazilian routes. A 12.000 lh disposable load ... powerful Pratt & Whitney engines... each developing 1.800 hp... fonr-bladed Hamilton propel- lers, with reversible pitch and automatic feathering ... low landing speed ... fatigne- inijiimizing flight compartment design ... eomloriuoie accommoda- tion with variable seating for up lo 38 passengers ... plus ample baggage and cargo space... mean Scandias can be operated profitably under all con- ditions of climate and geography. SVENSKA AEROPLAIS AKTIEBOLACET • SAAB AIRCRAFT COMPANY • SWEDES
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