IVL C.24

IVL C.24 was the first aircraft to be designed in Finland and built in an industrial environment. The aircraft was manufactured by IVL, but only in one example.

C.24
Role Fighter aircraft
Manufacturer IVL
Designer Kurt Berger
First flight April 16, 1924
Primary user Finnish Air Force
Number built 1

The designer of the aircraft was engineer Kurt Berger. The aircraft made its maiden flight on April 16, 1924, piloted by Georg Jäderholm.

The aircraft was a one seated, high-wing monoplane. It was designed as a fighter, but its engine was under-powered, the speed moderate and flight characteristics poor. The visibility from the pilot's seat was also very poor. The aircraft was in Finnish Air Force use for a short time.

Operators
 Finland

Specifications (C.24)

Data from AVI[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 7.1 m (23 ft 4 in)
  • Wingspan: 12.1 m (39 ft 8 in)
  • Height: 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 19 m2 (200 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 660 kg (1,455 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 870 kg (1,918 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn) +
  • Wing loading: 44.7 kg/m2 (9.2 lb/sq ft)

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See also

Related lists

  • List of aircraft of the Finnish Air Force

References
  1. AVI, Patria Finavitecin company magazine, No.1, 2001-02-27
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