VL Kotka
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VL E.30 Kotka was a Finnish two-seat, biplane maritime patrol aircraft, designed by Kurt Berger at the State Aircraft Factory (Valtion lentokonetehdas). It was meant to replace the Blackburn Ripons that were in service with the Finnish Air Force.
The prototype made its first flight on September 30, 1930. In 1931 the State Aircraft Factory began producing a series of five aircraft. These were used as liaison aircraft until 1944.
One aircraft (no. 4, KA-147) is still preserved and on display at the Päijät-Häme Aviation museum.
[edit] Versions
- VL Kotka I - prototype aircraft, one built
- VL Kotka II - series production aircraft, five built
[edit] Operators
[edit] Specifications (VL Kotka II)
General characteristics
- Crew: Two
- Length: 9.7 m (31 ft 10 in)
- Wingspan: 12.7 m (41 ft 8 in)
- Height: ()
- Wing area: m² (ft²)
- Max takeoff weight: 2,380 kg (5,250 lbs)
- Powerplant: 1× Wright Cyclone R-1820E radial engine , ()
Performance
- Maximum speed: 225 km/h (140 mi/h)
- Service ceiling: 3,000 m (9,840 ft)
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