CJ-6 vs L-90 Redigo

Overview

The CJ-6 and the L-90 Redigo are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Valmet respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 354 km/h for the L-90 Redigo. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,000 km for the L-90 Redigo. The L-90 Redigo operates at altitudes up to 6,340 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 31 for the L-90 Redigo. The CJ-6 first flew 27 years before the L-90 Redigo (1958 vs 1985).

Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
Nanchang CJ-6 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 27 August 1958
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $75K
Finnish turboprop-powered military basic trainer and liaison aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, utilized for pilot training and light support roles.
Valmet L-90 Redigo Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet
First flight 12 February 1985
Year introduced 1991
Number produced 31 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,250 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,095 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW â—‰
Wing area 14.8 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m â—‰
Height 3.2 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 354 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,340 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,900 kg â—‰
Empty weight 970 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 340 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or L-90 Redigo?
The L-90 Redigo is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or L-90 Redigo?
The L-90 Redigo has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or L-90 Redigo?
The L-90 Redigo has a higher service ceiling at 6,340 meters (20,800 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or L-90 Redigo?
The L-90 Redigo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,900 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or L-90 Redigo?
The L-90 Redigo is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or L-90 Redigo?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 33 years before the L-90 Redigo which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or L-90 Redigo?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.