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L-70 Vinka vs Yak-18 Max

L-70 Vinka vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 240 vs 300 km/h, range 860 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,320 kg.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
L-70 Vinka Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Yakovlev
First flight 1 July 1975 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1980 1946
Number produced 30 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.0 m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.6 m
Height 3.3 m 3.4 m
Length 7.5 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 860 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 1,025 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 Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or Yak-18 Max?
The L-70 Vinka has a longer range at 860 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a higher service ceiling at 5,060 meters (16,601 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,320 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 34 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.