VL Kotka

Versions

• VL E.30 Kotka prototype KA-144 - this machine was built by the Finnish Government Aircraft Works, and was a prototype fitted with floats and a Bristol "Jupiter IV" engine.
• VL E.30 Kotka I KA-145, 147 & 148 - three of the production aircraft fitted with regular landing gear and Wright R-1820-E Cyclone radial engines, 429 kW.
• VL E.30 Kotka I KA-146 - this machine was a Kotka I witted with the same or very similar floats to the ones the KA-144 Kotka prototype had.
• VL E.31 Kotka II KA-149 - the last, more modified series production aircraft fitted with a Pratt & Whitney R-1690-B Hornet engine,.
• VL E.32 Kotka III - cancelled third series due to the type being outdated.

  Operators

• Finnish Air Force.

  Specifications (KA-147, land aircraft)

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