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Valmet L-80 Turbo-Vinha

Trainer · Finland · Cold War (1970–1991)

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The Valmet L-80 TP Turbo-Vinha was a prototype for a new Finnish turboprop basic trainer aircraft. The aircraft, which carried the registration OH-VBB, first flew on 12 February 1985. It was destroyed in a crash on 24 April 1985, during its 14th flight, killing the test pilot Paavo Janhunen. The aircraft was a further development of the Valmet L-70 Vinka and would eventually lead to the Valmet L-90 Redigo.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Trainer
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Finland
Engine
1× turboprop engine
Thrust / Power
268 kW
Length (ft)
26
Wingspan (ft)
34
Empty Weight (lb)
1852
MTOW (lb)
3968
Service Ceiling (ft)
24606
Range (mi)
963
Max Speed (mph)
217