| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | TU-178 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | VL Tuisku |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | VL Tuisku |
| Aircraft Version: | VL Tuisku II |
| C/n (msn): | 29 |
| Operator Titles: | Finland - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Sokeri-Sirkku |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Helsinki - VantaaMap |
| Country: | Finland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EFHK IATA: HEL Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Suomen Ilmailumuseo |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 2020 |
| Photo by: | Juhani Sipilä |
| Photo ID: | 301801 |
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The young engineers of the State Aircraft Factory started the design work of VL Tuisku as a hobby. The Defence Ministry ordered the prototype 1933. The prototype took air first time 1934 but destroyed same year in dive test due to aeroelastic flutter. A new prototype delivered 1935. The VL Tuisku II was proven successful and the State Aircraft Factory build 28 VL Tuisku IIs. The aircraft were delivered 1936-1937 and was used as a versatile trainer until 1950. TU-178 is the sole survivor of the type in the World. (Ilmailumuseot.fi - Aviationmuseums.fi) [Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 24-70mm/2,8G VC] This photo is copyright © Juhani Sipilä, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 November 2020, and has since been viewed 808 times. |