AT-500 vs L-29 Delfin
Overview
The AT-500 and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Aero respectively.
The L-29 Delfin reaches 655 km/h — 2.6x the AT-500's 248 km/h. The AT-500 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 11,000 m for the AT-500.
The AT-500 has been produced in 470 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. Unit cost is $0.5M for the AT-500 vs $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin first flew 27 years before the AT-500 (1959 vs 1986).
| Taiwanese trainer aircraft, utilized for basic flight training during the late 20th-century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor |
| First flight | 25 April 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 470 units |
| Average unit price | $500K |
| 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 | $200K |
| Wing area | 26.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 248 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,754 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,109 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 894 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,540 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,280 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-500 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 407 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-500 or L-29 Delfin?
The AT-500 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-500 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the AT-500's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-500 or L-29 Delfin?
The AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-500 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-500 or L-29 Delfin?
The AT-500 is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-500 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 26 years before the AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-500 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 470 units of the AT-500.