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L-90 Redigo vs T-50 Golden Eagle

L-90 Redigo vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 354 vs 1,840 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 1,900 vs 13,472 kg, built 31 vs 200 units.

Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
Specifications
L-90 Redigo T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet KAI
First flight 12 February 1985 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1991 2005
Number produced 31 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 14.8 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.2 m
Height 3.2 m 4.8 m
Length 8.5 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 6,340 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,900 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 970 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 340 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-90 Redigo or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the L-90 Redigo's 354 km/h, a difference of 1,486 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-90 Redigo or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-90 Redigo or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the L-90 Redigo's 6,340 meters (20,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-90 Redigo or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,900 kg.
Which is larger, the L-90 Redigo or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the L-90 Redigo's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-90 Redigo or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The L-90 Redigo entered service first in 1991, 14 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-90 Redigo or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.