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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs L-70 Vinka

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs L-70 Vinka at a glance — top speed 451 vs 240 km/h, range 1,600 vs 860 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 1,250 kg, built 1,258 vs 30 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 L-70 Vinka
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Valmet
First flight 20 June 1983 1 July 1975
Year introduced 1984 1980
Number produced 1258 units 30 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 14.0 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 9.9 m
Height 7.5 m 3.3 m
Length 22.0 m 7.5 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 860 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 767 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-70 Vinka?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 211 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-70 Vinka?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-70 Vinka?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-70 Vinka?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-70 Vinka?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-70 Vinka?
The L-70 Vinka entered service first in 1980, 4 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or L-70 Vinka?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.