The FFVS J 22 was a Swedish single-engine fighter aircraft developed for the Swedish Air Force during World War II. At the onset of World War II, the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet) was equipped with largely obsolete Gloster Gladiator (J 8) biplane fighters.

Oct 1, 2016 · The FFVS (Kungliga Flygförvaltningens Flygverkstad i Stockholm /Royal Air Administration Aircraft Factory in Stockholm) J 22 was a small light fighter airplane, and an exception to the mostly Saab-built airplanes, which were …

J22 was an project to be activated if no more fighters of decent quality could be found abroad. Swedish SAAB was fully occupied with their own B17, B18 and J21. They also build B5 (Northrop A-8) and SK14 (North American NA-16) on license.

Nov 11, 2012 · Desperately seeking a better solution, the Air Force turned their attention on the possibility to design and produce a modern fighter aircraft within the country. The major local supplier of aircraft, SAAB was overwhelmed by work on the light bomber B …

With Saab running at full capacity building Saab 17 and Saab 18 bombers (and using up all available light alloys in the process), a new firm and factory were established specifically for building a domestic fighter aircraft – Kungliga Flygförvaltningens Flygverkstad (FFVS), situated at the Bromma airfield in Stockholm .

Sep 20, 2023 · FFVS J 22 undergoing 300 hour maintenance at the Saab factory in Arboga 1947 Photo: Saab AB The J 22’s Engine Instead of importing the engines for the aircraft, Sweden took inspiration from the Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp.

A J22 of No. 10 Wing based at Ängelholm, southern Sweden. Into Air Force service. On September 1st 1943 the first J22 aircraft were delivered to No. 9 Wing, Kungliga Göta flygflottilj at Säve outside Gothenburg. It was at that time the fastest aircraft in Swedish service, attaining a maximum speed of 575 km/h (360 mph).

Serial production began in the summer of 1943. The J 22 was built in two different versions, the J 22A armed with two 7,9 mm machine-guns and two 13,2 mm automatic cannons, and J 22B armed with four automatic cannons. 120 J 22A and 78 J 22B were produced.

The J22 was a cantilever mid-wing monoplane of mixed steel-tube and wood construction. The tubular steel fuselage had a covering of moulded plywood panels that were integral with the load-bearing structure of the fighter.

The fighter aircraft, designated J 22, was a monoplane with a plywood-covered steel airframe. Wing and fuselage layout were conventional, with the narrow-track main landing gear retracting rearward entirely within the fuselage.