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L-90 Redigo vs Zlin Z 43

L-90 Redigo vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 354 vs 235 km/h, range 1,000 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,900 vs 1,350 kg, built 31 vs 144 units.

Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
L-90 Redigo Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Zlin
First flight 12 February 1985 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1991 1972
Number produced 31 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 14.8 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.8 m
Height 3.2 m 2.9 m
Length 8.5 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 610 km
Service ceiling 6,340 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,900 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 970 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 340 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 43?
The L-90 Redigo is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 119 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 43?
The L-90 Redigo has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 43?
The L-90 Redigo has a higher service ceiling at 6,340 meters (20,800 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 43?
The L-90 Redigo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,900 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 43?
The L-90 Redigo is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-90 Redigo or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 19 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 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.