VL Pyry
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VL Pyry was a Finnish low-winged two-seated fighter trainer aircraft built by the State Aircraft Factory for use with the Finnish Air Force. The Pyry was in use from 1939 to 1962. The aircraft was a mixed construction of wood steel fabric and duraluminium.

VL Pyry Advance Trainer – Commissioned in 1936 (First Ordered 1938) In 1936 it was also decided that in light of the rapid advances in aircraft technology and designs and 1

Made by Valtion lentokonetehdas.

Length Alt
769.62
Max Takeoff Weight Main
1535.0
Power Alt
420 hp
Introduced
1941
Status
Retired
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
3380.0
Number Built
41
Crew
Two
Retired
1962-09-07
7
Jet Or Prop
prop
Primary user
Finnish Air Force
Span Alt
980.44
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Engine(prop)
Wright Whirlwind R-975-E3 air cooled radial engine
Manufacturer
Valtion lentokonetehdas
First Flight
29
Span Main
9.80 m
Power Main
313.0
Number Of Props
1
Length Main
7.70 m
Category
Finnish military aircraft 1940-1949

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