VL Paarma

VL Paarma was a Finnish biplane, two-seated trainer aircraft, designed by the State Aircraft Factory ("Valtion Lentokonetehdas") for use with the Finnish Air Force. A prototype was constructed in 1930-31 and made its maiden flight on March 20, 1931. The aircraft was however under-powered, and the flight characteristics were poor. Suggestions for improvements were made and the engine was replaced by a higher powered one. The aircraft was damaged in 1933 and was never repaired.

pecifications (VL Paarma)

aircraft specification

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crew=One
length main=7.9 m
length alt=25 ft 11 in
span main=10.5 m
span alt=34 ft 5 in
height main=2.8 m
height alt=9 ft 6 in
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max takeoff weight main=960 kg
max takeoff weight alt=2,116 lbs
engine (prop)=Siemens-Halske Sh 12
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number of props=1
power main=90 kW
power alt=120 hp
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max speed main=135 km/h
max speed alt=84 mi/h
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ceiling main=3,000 m
ceiling alt=9,840 ft
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