The Valmet L-80 TP Turbo-Vinha was a prototype for a new Finnish turboprop basic trainer aircraft. The aircraft, which carried the registration OH-VBB, first flew on 12 February 1985.[1] It was destroyed in a crash on 24 April 1985, during its 14th flight, killing the test pilot Paavo Janhunen. The aircraft was a further development of the Valmet L-70 Vinka and would eventually lead to the Valmet L-90 Redigo.
L-80 | |
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Role | Trainer |
Manufacturer | Valmet |
First flight | 12 February 1985 |
Introduction | 1983 |
Retired | 1990 |
Status | cancelled |
Number built | one L-80, two L-90 prototypes |
The Allison turboprop engine was used in the second aircraft, the L-80 TP Turbo-Vinha (OH-VTM) which was destroyed during an aerial display in Belgium. The third of the series (OH-VTP) got the new name Redigo or RediGo (used in sales brochures).
Data from Valmet's Turbotrainer,[2] Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1984–85[3]
General characteristics
Performance
Armament
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