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L-70 Vinka vs SW-4 Puszczyk

L-70 Vinka vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 240 vs 260 km/h, range 860 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,800 kg, built 30 vs 40 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
L-70 Vinka SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet PZL-Świdnik
First flight 1 July 1975 29 October 1996
Year introduced 1980 2002
Number produced 30 units 40 units
Average unit price -- $700K
Wing area 14.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.0 m
Height 3.3 m 3.1 m
Length 7.5 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 860 km 790 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The L-70 Vinka has a longer range at 860 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The L-70 Vinka entered service first in 1980, 22 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has been produced in greater numbers with 40 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.