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L-90 Redigo vs T-38 Talon

L-90 Redigo vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 354 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,900 vs 5,670 kg, built 31 vs 1,189 units.

Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
L-90 Redigo T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Northrop
First flight 12 February 1985 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1991 1961
Number produced 31 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.8 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 7.7 m
Height 3.2 m 3.9 m
Length 8.5 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 6,340 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,900 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 970 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 340 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-90 Redigo or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the L-90 Redigo's 354 km/h, a difference of 1,027 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-90 Redigo or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-90 Redigo or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the L-90 Redigo's 6,340 meters (20,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-90 Redigo or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,900 kg.
Which is larger, the L-90 Redigo or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the L-90 Redigo's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-90 Redigo or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 30 years before the L-90 Redigo which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-90 Redigo or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.