VL Paarma (English: Gadfly) was a Finnish biplane, two-seat trainer aircraft, designed by the State Aircraft Factory (Valtion Lentokonetehdas) for use with the Finnish Air Force.

Paarma
Role	Trainer Type of aircraft
National origin	Finland
Manufacturer	Valtion Lentokonetehdas (VL)
First flight	20 March 1931
Status	Cancelled
Primary user	Finnish Air Force
Number built	1

Design and development

A prototype was constructed in 1930–31 and made its maiden flight on 20 March 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, but was never repaired.[1]

Specifications (Paarma)

Data from Albatrosista Pilatukseen. Tikkakoski: Keski-Suomen ilmailumuseo[2]

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 7.9 m (25 ft 11 in)
• Wingspan: 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in)
• Height: 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)
• Max takeoff weight: 960 kg (2,116 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Siemens-Halske Sh 12 9-cylinder, air-cooled, radial engine, 89 kW (120 hp)
• Propellers: 2-bladed wooden fixed-pitch propeller

Performance

• Maximum speed: 135 km/h (84 mph, 73 kn)
• Service ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft)

References

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