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L-70 Vinka vs Pilatus PC-24

L-70 Vinka vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 787 km/h, range 860 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 8,005 kg, built 30 vs 100 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
L-70 Vinka Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Pilatus
First flight 1 July 1975 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1980 2018
Number produced 30 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 14.0 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 17.0 m
Height 3.3 m 5.3 m
Length 7.5 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 860 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 547 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-24?
The L-70 Vinka entered service first in 1980, 38 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.