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L-70 Vinka vs T-2 Buckeye

L-70 Vinka vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 240 vs 838 km/h, range 860 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 5,931 kg, built 30 vs 529 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
L-70 Vinka T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet North American
First flight 1 July 1975 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1980 1959
Number produced 30 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 14.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 11.6 m
Height 3.3 m 4.5 m
Length 7.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 860 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 598 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 21 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.