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Jet Provost vs L-70 Vinka

Jet Provost vs L-70 Vinka at a glance — top speed 707 vs 240 km/h, range 1,445 vs 860 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 1,250 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Specifications
Jet Provost L-70 Vinka
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Valmet
First flight 26 June 1954 1 July 1975
Year introduced 1955 1980
Number produced N/A 30 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 14.0 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 9.9 m
Height 3.1 m 3.3 m
Length 10.4 m 7.5 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 860 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 767 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or L-70 Vinka?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 467 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or L-70 Vinka?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or L-70 Vinka?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or L-70 Vinka?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or L-70 Vinka?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or L-70 Vinka?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 25 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.