Operational History
The Vinka entered service on 13 October 1980 with deliveries continuing until 1982. Finnish Air Force pilot trainees flew about 100 hours on the Vinka at the Air Academy at Kauhava before converting to the British Aerospace Hawk jet trainer.
Valmet attempted to market the type internationally under the name L-70 Miltrainer, but no orders followed.
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