Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
VL Kotka
Category
Country
Production
1930–
Quantity
5
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Base Airframebiplane
- Mission Typemaritime patrol
- Service Entry Year1931
- Flight Crew2
- Mission Crew2
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeWright R-1820-E Cyclone radial piston engine
- Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Service Ceiling5,600 m
- Range650 km
◇Mission Systems8MOD.8
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
- TorpedoesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length10.25 m
- Wingspan12.7 m
- Max Takeoff Weight2,380 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built5
- Operators1
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year1944
- Production Start1931
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1930Production started
96
years in service
5
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT RANKING Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
115MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT20INTERWAR PERIOD · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT87FINLAND · ALL WEAPONS32PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraftcategory.
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