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VL Sääski

Trainer · Finland · Interwar (1919–1938)

VL Sääski — Trainer
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VL Sääski II was the first series-produced aircraft designed in Finland. The aircraft was built by the State Aircraft Factory and was a two-seat, biplane, single-engine trainer constructed out of wood.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Trainer
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Finland
Engine
1× 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Thrust / Power
90 kW
Length (ft)
24
Wingspan (ft)
32
Empty Weight (lb)
1343
MTOW (lb)
2013
Endurance (hr)
3 hours 30 minutes
Service Ceiling (ft)
14764
Max Speed (mph)
90