The Valmet L-90 Redigo is a turboprop-powered military basic trainer aircraft and liaison aircraft, a development of Valmet's earlier training aircraft for the Finnish Air Force. The L-90 was the last military aircraft designed and produced in Finland.[1]
M-290TP / L-90TP RediGO | |
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Role | Trainer / Liaison |
Manufacturer | Valmet Aermacchi |
First flight | February 12, 1985 |
Introduction | March 7, 1985 |
Status | Operational |
Primary users | Finnish Air Force Eritrean Air Force Mexican Navy |
Produced | 1985–1995 |
Number built | 31 |
Developed from | Valmet L-70 Vinka Valmet L-80 Turbo-Vinha |
The prototype, a modified L-80, first flew on February 12, 1985. A second prototype, powered by a Turbomeca TP319 turboprop, was destroyed in an accident in August 1988.[2] A total of 29 production aircraft plus the 2 prototypes were produced. Aermacchi purchased the manufacturing rights in 1996 but never returned the aircraft to production.[2]
The aircraft is of conventional configuration, with retractable tricycle gear and a low wing. The student and instructor sit side-by-side. As is typical with many military trainers, it can also carry light armament for weapons training, or potentially, for use in a close-support role. The Finnish Air Force only used the L-90 as a liaison aircraft.[1]
Data from Brassey's World Aircraft and Systems Directory 1999/2000[3]
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