Ansat vs L-39 Albatros
The Ansat and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kazan Helicopters and Aero respectively. The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 2.7x the Ansat's 275 km/h. The Ansat has an operational range of 505 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ansat. The Ansat has been produced in 50 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $8M for the Ansat vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 31 years before the Ansat (1968 vs 1999).
| Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Kazan Helicopters |
| First flight | 17 August 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 103.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 275 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 505 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,365 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 470 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ansat or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Ansat's 275 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ansat or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Ansat's 505 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ansat or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Ansat's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ansat or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Ansat's 3,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Ansat or L-39 Albatros?
The Ansat is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ansat or L-39 Albatros?
The Ansat 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 Ansat or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 41 years before the Ansat which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ansat or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 50 units of the Ansat.