Finnish VL Myrsky Fighter

Finland’s VL Myrsky was a domestically developed fighter intended to reduce dependence on foreign aircraft supplies. It used a mixed construction approach and was powered by an imported radial-engine type. Development and structural difficulties delayed its usefulness, and it reached limited service late in Finland’s wartime campaigns rather than becoming the air force’s main fighter. The aircraft’s development involved Finland’s limited industrial resources and the challenge of obtaining reliable materials and powerplants during war. These constraints help explain why a domestic fighter could be strategically attractive yet difficult to deliver effectively. Myrsky’s significance is therefore both technological and industrial, rather than a simple comparison of headline speed with foreign fighters.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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