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L-70 Vinka vs Pilatus PC-9

L-70 Vinka vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 593 km/h, range 860 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 3,200 kg, built 30 vs 265 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
L-70 Vinka Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Pilatus
First flight 1 July 1975 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1980 1987
Number produced 30 units 265 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.2 m
Height 3.3 m 3.3 m
Length 7.5 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 860 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 353 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-9?
The L-70 Vinka entered service first in 1980, 7 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.