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L-90 Redigo vs Pilatus PC-9

L-90 Redigo vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 354 vs 593 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 1,900 vs 3,200 kg, built 31 vs 265 units.

Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
L-90 Redigo Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Pilatus
First flight 12 February 1985 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1991 1987
Number produced 31 units 265 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.8 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.2 m
Height 3.2 m 3.3 m
Length 8.5 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 6,340 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,900 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 970 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 340 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the L-90 Redigo's 354 km/h, a difference of 239 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the L-90 Redigo's 6,340 meters (20,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,900 kg.
Which is larger, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the L-90 Redigo's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 4 years before the L-90 Redigo which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-90 Redigo or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.