VL Tuisku
Valtion lentokonetehdas · Finland · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The VL Tuisku was a Finnish primary trainer monoplane designed and built by Valtion lentokonetehdas (State Aircraft Factory) in the 1930s to train Finnish Air Force pilots.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Finnish-built parasol-wing primary trainer of the 1930s
- Open tandem cockpits under parasol wing
- Fixed undercarriage with large wheel fairings
A high-wing parasol monoplane with a prominent radial engine, open tandem cockpits, and fixed undercarriage — typical of interwar Scandinavian primary trainers but distinguished by its Finnish markings.
Specifications
- The VL Tuisku has a length of 9.35 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.5 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 207 km/h (129 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1934, the Tuisku entered Finnish Air Force service as a primary trainer and remained in use through the early stages of the Winter War; it was a successful indigenous design reflecting Finland's growing aviation self-sufficiency.
Variants
A small production series was built with minor equipment differences; no significant structural variants.
Where you'll see it
Served the Finnish Air Force as a primary trainer from the mid-1930s until gradually replaced by more modern types.
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