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L-90 Redigo vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

L-90 Redigo vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 354 vs 412 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,900 vs 2,700 kg, built 31 vs 618 units.

Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
Specifications
L-90 Redigo PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Pilatus
First flight 12 February 1985 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1991 1978
Number produced 31 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 14.8 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.4 m
Height 3.2 m 3.2 m
Length 8.5 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 6,340 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,900 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 970 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 340 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-90 Redigo or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the L-90 Redigo's 354 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-90 Redigo or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-90 Redigo or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the L-90 Redigo's 6,340 meters (20,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-90 Redigo or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,900 kg.
Which is larger, the L-90 Redigo or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the L-90 Redigo's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-90 Redigo or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 13 years before the L-90 Redigo which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-90 Redigo or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.