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L-70 Vinka vs TS-11 Iskra

L-70 Vinka vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 240 vs 720 km/h, range 860 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 3,840 kg, built 30 vs 424 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
L-70 Vinka TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet PZL Mielec
First flight 1 July 1975 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1980 1964
Number produced 30 units 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.0 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.1 m
Height 3.3 m 3.5 m
Length 7.5 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 860 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 16 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.