Logical successor of the L-70 Vinka , the L-80 Turbotrainer, is by no means a straight turboprop adaptation of the piston-engined aircraft, featuring a new wing, retractable undercarriage and numerous other changes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Valmet L-90 Redigo - ФинляндияFinland - 1983

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Valmet L-90 Redigo - ФинляндияFinland - 1983

The first prototype L-80 Turbotrainer, OH- VBB had logged only fifteen-and-a-half hours when, on 24 April last year, it crashed, resulting in the death of test pilot Paavo Janhunen and his flight observer. The cause of this accident has still to be determined.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Valmet L-90 Redigo - ФинляндияFinland - 1983

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Valmet L-90 Redigo - ФинляндияFinland - 1983

Valmet L-80TP Turbotrainer

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Valmet L-90 Redigo - ФинляндияFinland - 1983

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Valmet L-90 Redigo - ФинляндияFinland - 1983

The L-70 Vinka was conceived specifically to meet an Ilmavoimat requirement, and, the first new Finnish military aircraft for 18 years when it entered flight test in July 1975, is now operated by the Air Academy at Kauhava.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Valmet L-70 Vinka - ФинляндияFinland - 1975