IVL Haukka
Valtion lentokonetehdas (VL) · Finland · first flew 1927 · fighter
The IVL Haukka (Hawk) was a Finnish single-seat biplane fighter designed and built by the state factory Valtion lentokonetehdas in the late 1920s. It represented an early attempt by Finland to produce indigenous military aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Finnish interwar biplane fighter of the late 1920s
- Built by the Finnish state aircraft factory VL
- One of Finland's earliest indigenous military aircraft designs
A compact single-bay biplane of typical late-1920s fighter configuration with a radial engine and fixed undercarriage; Finnish state factory aircraft of this era follow conventional European biplane fighter layout.
Specifications
- The IVL Haukka has a length of 6.6 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.6 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 249 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Haukka was developed in the mid-1920s and first flew in 1927. A small number were built for the Finnish Air Force, providing useful experience in aircraft manufacturing that would support the development of later Finnish designs. The type was superseded by more modern aircraft before the Winter War.
Variants
The Haukka I and Haukka II differed primarily in engine fit.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Finnish Air Force in the late 1920s and early 1930s before being retired as more modern types became available.
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