AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs L-29 Delfin
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Aero respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has an operational range of 2,280 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang operates at altitudes up to 14,650 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-29 Delfin. At 7,940 kg MTOW, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang is 2.2x the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has been produced in 62 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin first flew 21 years before the AT-3 Tsu Chiang (1959 vs 1980).
| Taiwanese advanced jet trainer, deployed in the 1980s, renowned for its service in the Republic of China Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AIDC |
| First flight | 16 September 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 62 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 5 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 3665 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Wing area | 21.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,280 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,650 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,940 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,856 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,588 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 655 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 894 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,540 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,280 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-29 Delfin?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 249 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-29 Delfin?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a longer range at 2,280 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-29 Delfin?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher service ceiling at 14,650 meters (48,064 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-29 Delfin?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,940 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-29 Delfin?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-29 Delfin?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the AT-3 Tsu Chiang which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.