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VL Pyry

Reconnaissance · Finland · WWII (1939–1945)

VL Pyry — Reconnaissance
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VL Pyry was a Finnish low-winged, two-seated fighter trainer aircraft, built by the State Aircraft Factory for use with the Finnish Air Force. The Pyry was in use from 1939 to 1962. The aircraft was a mixed construction of wood, steel, fabric, and duraluminium.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Reconnaissance
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Finland
Engine
1× nine-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Thrust / Power
450 hp
Length (ft)
25
Wingspan (ft)
32
Empty Weight (lb)
2304
MTOW (lb)
3384
Service Ceiling (ft)
18373
Range (mi)
652
Max Speed (mph)
205
Armament
Guns: 1x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun with 480 rounds