[About VL Pyörremyrsky]
Wikipedia
The VL Pyörremyrsky was a fighter aircraft developed in Finland during World War II.
During World War II, the Finnish Air Force consisted of a motley collection of aircraft, including F2A Buffalos purchased from the United States, captured Soviet aircraft, and Messerschmitt Bf-109s provided by Germany.
With these aircraft, the Finnish Air Force put up a good fight against the Soviet forces. However, in the middle of the war, specifically around 1942, when the Soviets began to introduce the La-5, a superior fighter aircraft, the Finnish Air Force began to struggle.
Under these circumstances, Finland aimed to develop its own fighter aircraft. The goal was to develop a fighter comparable to the Messerschmitt Bf-109.
As with the Bf-109, the DB605 engine was used. Therefore, the nose section was similar to that of the Bf-109, but the cockpit, wings, and rear fuselage were of its own design. As for materials, wood was used as much as possible to meet the Finnish national conditions where metal was difficult to obtain. The new aircraft was named "Pyörremyrsky" (Finnish for "Hurricane").
In 1944, the development of the Pyörremyrsky was delayed by the signing of an armistice agreement with the Soviet Union, which meant that there was no longer any immediate danger. The prototype made its first flight in November 1945, after the end of World War II. Despite some problems, the prototype showed excellent characteristics, including maneuverability that surpassed that of the Bf-109.
Because the war had already ended, only one prototype Pyörremyrsky was built. However, the fact that Finland, a small country, developed a fighter that could compete with other countries' fighters was an important event in its history.
The only prototype of the Pyörremyrsky is now on display at the Finnish Air Force Museum, where it can be seen resting its wings.
[About the work]
The cockpit is roughly reproduced.
I have not verified this because I do not have Simple Planes VR. Sorry.
[Controls]
[Screenshots]
Formation flight with Myrsky
2023/5/20
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 34.0ft (10.4m)
- Length 30.9ft (9.4m)
- Height 11.7ft (3.6m)
- Empty Weight 5,966lbs (2,706kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,472lbs (2,936kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.227
- Wing Loading 27.0lbs/ft2 (132.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 239.4ft2 (22.2m2)
- Drag Points 2409
Parts
- Number of Parts 612
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 2,077
@KingOfTypos
The "double stack fuselage method"!? Wow, thanks for giving my creation technique a cool name.
Indeed, when I create a fuselage, I combine the upper and lower halves of the fuselage. This allows me more flexibility in shaping the fuselage cross section. In some cases, like the nose section of the Ju-87, I combine the top, middle, and bottom three fuselage parts ("triple stack fuselage method"?).
Whatever it is, I'm glad my technique is useful to you. I look forward to seeing the F6F you build :)
@AntonWings I tried to use your "double stack" fuselage method on the F6F-5, Its quite good albeit its shaping isnt accurate due to SP's limitations. So lookout for a Hellcat build in the future. :D
Please start tagging me, I love playin with these planes bro.
@KingOfTypos
Thanks for introducing me to your methods. I will make use of it when I can understand it.
OK, whatever plane it is (even if it's not a Bf109) I eagerly await your next work :)
@AntonWings i kinda have a way on that said math for basic "NACA" airfoils for thr Fuselage Slicing wings . And although i said it makes me want to build the 109, it might take some time and planning on which variant looks eye candy and least popular.
@KingOfTypos
Thank you for your comment.
I'm surprised you noticed it! Yes, I am using EternalDarkness' fuselage slicing wing method, just like you. ...well, to be precise, I use something similar to that. I am ashamed to say that I am not very good at math, so I am not using EternalDarkness' fuselage slicing wing method perfectly.
The rolls may indeed be excessive. This is a reminder for my next work.
Bf109 is good! I would love to see a Bf109 made by an excellent modeler like you :)
@MrShenanigansSP
Thank you for your comment.
I am glad to hear your compliments :)
Man to bad this is a premium plane in ThunderWar
Looks nice and whats more, it uses the same fuselage slicing wing method i love using. Though roll performance feels a too much. It makes me want to build the Bf-109 somehow lol.
Beautiful build as always