AW169 vs L-39 Albatros
The AW169 and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Aero respectively. The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 2.5x the AW169's 306 km/h. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros 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 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 44 years before the AW169 (1968 vs 2012).
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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 |
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 12.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 820 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 750 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW169 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 444 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the AW169's 4,500 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or L-39 Albatros?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or L-39 Albatros?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 43 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.