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L-90 Redigo vs Zlin Z 42

L-90 Redigo vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 354 vs 230 km/h, range 1,000 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,900 vs 920 kg, built 31 vs 57 units.

Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
L-90 Redigo Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Zlin
First flight 12 February 1985 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1991 1970
Number produced 31 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.8 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.1 m
Height 3.2 m 2.7 m
Length 8.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 530 km
Service ceiling 6,340 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,900 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 970 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 340 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 42?
The L-90 Redigo is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 42?
The L-90 Redigo has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 42?
The L-90 Redigo has a higher service ceiling at 6,340 meters (20,800 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 42?
The L-90 Redigo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,900 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 42?
The L-90 Redigo is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 21 years before the L-90 Redigo which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.