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L-70 Vinka vs MS 733 Alcyon

L-70 Vinka vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 240 vs 240 km/h, range 860 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,670 kg, built 30 vs 208 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
L-70 Vinka MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Morane-Saulnier
First flight 1 July 1975 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1980 1953
Number produced 30 units 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 14.0 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 11.3 m
Height 3.3 m 3.5 m
Length 7.5 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 860 km 920 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or MS 733 Alcyon?
Both the L-70 Vinka and MS 733 Alcyon have a maximum speed of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or MS 733 Alcyon?
The L-70 Vinka has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 27 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has been produced in greater numbers with 208 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.