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L-70 Vinka vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

L-70 Vinka vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 240 vs 412 km/h, range 860 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 2,700 kg, built 30 vs 618 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
L-70 Vinka PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Pilatus
First flight 1 July 1975 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1980 1978
Number produced 30 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 14.0 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.4 m
Height 3.3 m 3.2 m
Length 7.5 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 860 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 172 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 2 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.