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L-70 Vinka vs T-45 Goshawk

L-70 Vinka vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 240 vs 1,038 km/h, range 860 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 6,387 kg, built 30 vs 221 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
L-70 Vinka T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet McDonnell Douglas
First flight 1 July 1975 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1980 1992
Number produced 30 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 14.0 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.4 m
Height 3.3 m 4.1 m
Length 7.5 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 860 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 798 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or T-45 Goshawk?
The L-70 Vinka entered service first in 1980, 12 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.