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Kotka "Eagle"

Valtion lentokonetehdas · two-seater patrol biplane · Finland · Interwar (1919–1938)

Kotka "Eagle" — two-seater patrol biplane
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VL Kotka ("Eagle") was a Finnish two-seat, biplane maritime patrol aircraft, designed and built by the Valtion lentokonetehdas or VL. It was meant as a cheaper replacement for the outdated IVL A.22 Hansas that were in service with the Finnish Air Force.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Finland
Manufacturer
Valtion lentokonetehdas
Operator
Finnish Air Force
Primary Role
two-seater patrol biplane
Service Entry
1931
Produced
1931-19??
Engine
1× 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Thrust / Power
429 kW
Length (ft)
34
Wingspan (ft)
42
Empty Weight (lb)
3042
MTOW (lb)
5247
Service Ceiling (ft)
18373
Range (mi)
404
Max Speed (mph)
140