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Air Tractor AT-500 vs L-39 Albatros

Air Tractor AT-500 vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 248 vs 750 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 4,700 kg, built 470 vs 2,900 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Aero
First flight 25 April 1986 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1987 1972
Number produced 470 units 2900 units
Average unit price $500K $1 million
Wing area 26.8 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 9.5 m
Height 3.0 m 4.8 m
Length 10.2 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 502 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or L-39 Albatros?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or L-39 Albatros?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 15 years before the Air Tractor AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.