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L-70 Vinka vs NAMC YS-11

L-70 Vinka vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 470 km/h, range 860 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 23,500 kg, built 30 vs 182 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
L-70 Vinka NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet NAMC
First flight 1 July 1975 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1980 1965
Number produced 30 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 14.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 32.0 m
Height 3.3 m 9.0 m
Length 7.5 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 860 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 15 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.