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L-70 Vinka vs MFI-15 Safari

L-70 Vinka vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 240 vs 236 km/h, range 860 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,250 kg, built 30 vs 462 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
L-70 Vinka MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Saab
First flight 1 July 1975 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1980 1972
Number produced 30 units 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.0 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 8.9 m
Height 3.3 m 2.6 m
Length 7.5 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 860 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or MFI-15 Safari?
The L-70 Vinka is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or MFI-15 Safari?
The L-70 Vinka has a longer range at 860 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or MFI-15 Safari?
Both the L-70 Vinka and MFI-15 Safari have a maximum takeoff weight of 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or MFI-15 Safari?
The L-70 Vinka is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 8 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.