VL Viima

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VL Viima was a Finnish two-seat, biplane trainer used by the Finnish Air Force from the end of the 1930s to the end of the 1950s. During their later lives, the aircraft were used as liaison aircraft in the air force. The Viima was constructed by the State Aircraft Factory (Valtion lentokonetehdas). The aircraft was originally equipped with an open cockpit, but the cockpits were rebuilt and enclosed in the 1950s.

Contents 1 Versions 2 Operators 3 Specifications (VL Viima) 3.1 External links

[edit] Versions

Viima I was a prototype aircraft, of which two aircraft were made. The third Viima I was the first aircraft of the series production version.

Viima II was the series production version of the trainer aircraft. 20 aircraft were built for the FAF. Another two were delivered to the Finnish Air Defence Guild. A Viima II-B version was also constructed.

[edit] Operators

• Finland
  • Finnish Air Force

[edit] Specifications (VL Viima)

General characteristics

• Crew: Two
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• Powerplant: 1× Siemens-Halske Sh 14 A radial engine, ()

Performance

[edit] External links

• The last air-worthy Viima was sold to Belgium in the autumn of 2006: [1]