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L-70 Vinka vs TB-30 Epsilon

L-70 Vinka vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 240 vs 356 km/h, range 860 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,250 kg, built 30 vs 19 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
L-70 Vinka TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Socata
First flight 1 July 1975 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1980 1984
Number produced 30 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 14.0 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 7.9 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 7.5 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 860 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon 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 TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or TB-30 Epsilon?
Both the L-70 Vinka and TB-30 Epsilon have a maximum takeoff weight of 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is longer at 7.6 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-70 Vinka entered service first in 1980, 4 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-70 Vinka has been produced in greater numbers with 30 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.