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L-90 Redigo vs T-6 Texan II

L-90 Redigo vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 354 vs 585 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,900 vs 2,858 kg, built 31 vs 850 units.

Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
L-90 Redigo T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Beechcraft
First flight 12 February 1985 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1991 2001
Number produced 31 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
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 585 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 6,340 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,900 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 970 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 340 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-90 Redigo or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the L-90 Redigo's 354 km/h, a difference of 231 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-90 Redigo or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-90 Redigo or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the L-90 Redigo's 6,340 meters (20,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-90 Redigo or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,900 kg.
Which is larger, the L-90 Redigo or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II 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 T-6 Texan II?
The L-90 Redigo entered service first in 1991, 10 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-90 Redigo or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.