AW169 vs L-29 Delfin
Overview
The AW169 and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Aero respectively.
The L-29 Delfin reaches 655 km/h — 2.1x the AW169's 306 km/h. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 5,000 m for the AW169.
The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin first flew 53 years before the AW169 (1959 vs 2012).
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 10 May 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 130 units |
| Average unit price | $9 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 | $200K |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 820 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 375 kW 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 AW169 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 349 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a longer range at 894 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or L-29 Delfin?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or L-29 Delfin?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or L-29 Delfin?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 54 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.