VL Kotka
Valtion lentokonetehdas · Finland · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The VL Kotka (Eagle) was a Finnish twin-engine biplane flying boat designed for maritime reconnaissance along Finland's coastline and lakes.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Finnish twin-engine biplane flying boat for coastal patrol
- Boat hull with sponsons and wire-braced parasol wing
- Twin radial engines on strut mounts above the wing
A compact twin-engine biplane flying boat with the engines mounted above the parasol upper wing on struts; the boat hull and Finnish roundels distinguish it clearly.
Specifications
- The VL Kotka has a length of 10.25 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.7 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
Built by Valtion lentokonetehdas, Finland's state aircraft factory, the Kotka was one of the few flying boats designed and produced in Finland. It served with the Finnish Air Force in a coastal patrol and reconnaissance role during the 1930s.
Variants
A small series was built; no major variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Finnish Air Force during the 1930s on Baltic coastal patrol duties.
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