The designer was Asser Järvinen and the prototype was manufactured at the IVL plant at Suomenlinna.

The aircraft made its maiden flight on March 30, 1927.

The Finnish Air Force only flew the aircraft 13 hours.

Päijät-Häme Aviation museum has stored the only Kurki manufactured.

Data from Thulinista Hornetiin – 75 vuotta Suomen ilmavoimien lentokoneita[1]General characteristics Performance