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L-90 Redigo vs Pilatus PC-21

L-90 Redigo vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 354 vs 685 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 1,900 vs 4,250 kg, built 31 vs 211 units.

Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
L-90 Redigo Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Pilatus
First flight 12 February 1985 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1991 2008
Number produced 31 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 14.8 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.1 m
Height 3.2 m 3.8 m
Length 8.5 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 6,340 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,900 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 970 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 340 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the L-90 Redigo's 354 km/h, a difference of 331 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the L-90 Redigo's 6,340 meters (20,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,900 kg.
Which is larger, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the L-90 Redigo's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-21?
The L-90 Redigo entered service first in 1991, 17 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.