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L-70 Vinka vs L-159 ALCA

L-70 Vinka vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 240 vs 936 km/h, range 860 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 8,000 kg, built 30 vs 72 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
L-70 Vinka L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Aero
First flight 1 July 1975 2 August 1997
Year introduced 1980 2000
Number produced 30 units 72 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 14.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.5 m
Height 3.3 m 4.9 m
Length 7.5 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 860 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 696 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or L-159 ALCA?
The L-70 Vinka entered service first in 1980, 20 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.