Valmet L-90 Redigo
| M-290 RediGO | |
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| Role | Trainer / Light Attack |
| Manufacturer |
Aermacchi Valmet |
| First flight | February 12, 1985 |
| Introduction | March 7, 1985 |
| Status | Operational |
| Primary users |
Finnish Air Force Eritrean Air Force Mexican Navy |
| Produced | 1985 - |
| Developed from | Valmet L-70 Vinka |
| Variants | Valmet L-80 Turbo-Vinka |
The Aermacchi M-290 TP RediGO is a turboprop-powered military basic trainer aircraft. It was originally manufactured by Valmet of Finland as the L-90 TP Redigo, a development of their earlier training aircraft for the Finnish Air Force.
The prototype, a modified L-80 first flew on February 12, 1985. Aermacchi purchased the manufacturing rights in 1996.
The aircraft is of conventional configuration, with retractable tricycle gear and a low wing. The student and instructor sit side-by-side. As is typical with many military trainers, it can also carry light armament for weapons training, or potentially, for use in a close-support role.
Data from Brassey's World Aircraft and Systems Directory 1999/2000.
General characteristics
Performance
Armament
Six hardpoints for a maximum of 800 kg (1760 lb) of weapons
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