IVL C.VI.25
Valtion lentokonetehdas (VL) · Finland · first flew 1925 · fighter
The IVL C.VI.25 was a Finnish biplane fighter produced by the state aircraft factory Valtion lentokonetehdas in 1925, one of Finland's earliest domestically built military aircraft. It served in small numbers with the Finnish Air Force.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Finnish biplane fighter prototype of 1925
- Early product of the Finnish state aircraft factory
- Reconnaissance/fighter biplane for the Finnish Air Force
A conventional single-bay biplane of mid-1920s design, essentially indistinguishable from many European fighter biplanes of the era without close inspection of national markings and specific configuration details.
Specifications
- The IVL C.VI.25 has a length of 6.9 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Built as part of Finland's nascent effort to establish indigenous aircraft manufacturing capability in the early 1920s, the C.VI.25 drew on contemporary European biplane fighter design. A small batch was constructed and used for training and familiarisation before being replaced by more modern types.
Variants
No significant variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Finnish Air Force in the mid-to-late 1920s for training and limited patrol duties.
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