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L-70 Vinka vs Po-2 Mule

L-70 Vinka vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 240 vs 152 km/h, range 860 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,350 kg, built 30 vs 33,000 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
L-70 Vinka Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Polikarpov
First flight 1 July 1975 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1980 1929
Number produced 30 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.0 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 11.4 m
Height 3.3 m 3.1 m
Length 7.5 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 860 km 630 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or Po-2 Mule?
The L-70 Vinka is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or Po-2 Mule?
The L-70 Vinka has a longer range at 860 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or Po-2 Mule?
The L-70 Vinka has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 51 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.