Valmet L-90 Redigo
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Finland |
| Products | Military trainer aircraft |
The Valmet L-90 Redigo represents a military basic trainer and liaison aircraft powered by a turboprop engine, evolved from Valmet's earlier training platform, the Valmet L-70 Vinka, designed for the Finnish Air Force. It holds the distinction of being the final military aircraft engineered and manufactured in Finland.[1]
Design and development
The initial prototype, derived from the L-80, took to the skies for the first time on February 12, 1985. A subsequent prototype equipped with a Turbomeca TP319 turboprop engine was lost in an accident during August 1988.[2] Overall, production included two prototypes plus 29 operational units. In 1996, manufacturing rights were acquired by Aermacchi, though no further production ensued.[2]
Featuring a conventional design with retractable tricycle gear and a low-wing layout, the cockpit accommodates both student and instructor seated side-by-side. Common among military trainers, it is capable of carrying light armaments for weapons instruction or potentially close air support missions. However, the Finnish Air Force employed the L-90 exclusively in a liaison capacity.[1]
Operators
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- Eritrean Air Force operated six units, all now retired
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- Finnish Air Force operated ten aircraft; entire fleet has been retired
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- Mexican Navy operated seven units; all currently withdrawn from serviceTemplate:Fix/category[citation needed]
Specifications (M-290 TP)
See also
References
- Notes
- Taylor, Michael J.H. (1999). Brassey's world aircraft and systems directory, 1999–2000 (2nd ed.). London: Brassey's Inc. ISBN 1-85753-245-7.
Further reading
- "L90-AFM-RT2". AERMACCHI M-290 TP Redigo AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL (Amendment 2 ed.). AERMACCHI. 6 June 1996.
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