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L-70 Vinka vs SAAB 105

L-70 Vinka vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 970 km/h, range 860 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 4,635 kg, built 30 vs 192 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
L-70 Vinka SAAB 105
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Saab
First flight 1 July 1975 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1980 1967
Number produced 30 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.5 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 7.5 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 860 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 730 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 13 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.