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Hawk vs L-70 Vinka

Hawk vs L-70 Vinka at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 240 km/h, range 2,520 vs 860 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,250 kg, built 1,000 vs 30 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Specifications
Hawk L-70 Vinka
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Valmet
First flight 21 August 1974 1 July 1975
Year introduced 1976 1980
Number produced 1000 units 30 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 14.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.9 m
Height 4.1 m 3.3 m
Length 11.9 m 7.5 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 860 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 767 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or L-70 Vinka?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 788 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or L-70 Vinka?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or L-70 Vinka?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or L-70 Vinka?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or L-70 Vinka?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or L-70 Vinka?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 4 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or L-70 Vinka?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.