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L-70 Vinka vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

L-70 Vinka vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 283 km/h, range 860 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 600 kg, built 30 vs 1,000 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
L-70 Vinka Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Pipistrel
First flight 1 July 1975 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1980 2000
Number produced 30 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.0 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.7 m
Height 3.3 m 1.9 m
Length 7.5 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 860 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-70 Vinka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-70 Vinka is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The L-70 Vinka entered service first in 1980, 20 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.