The Finnish Air Force will receive basic training and technical support for the Vinka aircraft fleet from Patria Aviation.
Under the €42m ($52m) contract, Patria will provide flight training and management, including logistic support, maintenance and repair work.
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Patria will provide the flight training from 2010 to 2018, in line with the Finnish Air Force’s resource planning.
Manufactured by Valmet, the L-70 Vinka is a piston-powered military basic trainer aircraft, which has a maximum take-off weight of 1,250kg, maximum speed of 340km/h and a range of 840km.
