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L-70 Vinka vs Yak-52

L-70 Vinka vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 285 km/h, range 860 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,305 kg, built 30 vs 1,815 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
L-70 Vinka Yak-52
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Yakovlev
First flight 1 July 1975 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1980 1979
Number produced 30 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.3 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 7.5 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 860 km 550 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 is faster with a maximum speed of 285 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or Yak-52?
The L-70 Vinka has a longer range at 860 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or Yak-52?
The L-70 Vinka has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,305 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 is longer at 7.7 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 1 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.