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AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs L-39 Albatros

AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 904 vs 750 km/h, range 2,280 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 7,940 vs 4,700 kg, built 62 vs 2,900 units.

AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 AT-3 Tsu Chiang
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
AT-3 Tsu Chiang L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Aero
First flight 16 September 1980 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1984 1972
Number produced 62 units 2900 units
Average unit price $4 million $1 million
Wing area 21.9 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 9.5 m
Height 4.4 m 4.8 m
Length 12.9 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 2,280 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 14,650 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-39 Albatros?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-39 Albatros?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a longer range at 2,280 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-39 Albatros?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher service ceiling at 14,650 meters (48,064 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-39 Albatros?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,940 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-39 Albatros?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-39 Albatros?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 12 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.