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Alpha Jet vs L-39 Albatros

Alpha Jet vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 750 km/h, range 2,940 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 4,700 kg, built 480 vs 2,900 units.

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Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Alpha Jet L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Aero
First flight 26 October 1973 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1979 1972
Number produced 480 units 2900 units
Average unit price $8 million $1 million
Wing area 17.5 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.5 m
Height 4.2 m 4.8 m
Length 13.2 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,350 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or L-39 Albatros?
The Alpha Jet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or L-39 Albatros?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or L-39 Albatros?
The Alpha Jet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or L-39 Albatros?
The Alpha Jet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or L-39 Albatros?
The Alpha Jet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or L-39 Albatros?
The Alpha Jet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 7 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 480 units of the Alpha Jet.