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L-70 Vinka vs Zlin Z 42

L-70 Vinka vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 230 km/h, range 860 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 920 kg, built 30 vs 57 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
L-70 Vinka Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Zlin
First flight 1 July 1975 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1980 1970
Number produced 30 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.0 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.1 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 7.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 860 km 530 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or Zlin Z 42?
The L-70 Vinka is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or Zlin Z 42?
The L-70 Vinka has a longer range at 860 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or Zlin Z 42?
The L-70 Vinka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or Zlin Z 42?
The L-70 Vinka is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 10 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.