Valmet L-90 Redigo
Valmet · Finland · first flew 1985 · light aircraft
The Valmet L-90 Redigo is a Finnish single-engine turboprop basic and advanced trainer developed to replace piston-engined trainers in the Finnish Air Force. It features tandem seating, a bubble canopy, and a retractable undercarriage in a compact low-wing airframe.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Finnish single-turboprop military trainer with tandem seats
- Low-wing all-metal construction with retractable tricycle gear
- Large bubble canopy over tandem cockpits
A compact single-turboprop low-wing tandem trainer; the bubble canopy and retractable gear separate it from comparable piston trainers; shorter and squatter than the PC-9.
Specifications
- The Valmet L-90 Redigo has a length of 7.9 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.34 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 400 km/h (249 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed by Valmet in the early 1980s, the Redigo first flew in 1986 and entered Finnish Air Force service in 1993. Production was limited as the Finnish Air Force adopted western jet trainers for advanced training. The design briefly attracted export interest but no foreign orders materialised.
Variants
Only one production variant was built, with minor avionics updates distinguishing later airframes.
Where you'll see it
Operated exclusively by the Finnish Air Force in small numbers; largely replaced in the training role by other types.
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