GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Beechcraft Baron vs L-39 Albatros

Beechcraft Baron vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 370 vs 750 km/h, range 1,745 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 4,700 kg, built 6,884 vs 2,900 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Aero
First flight 29 February 1960 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1961 1972
Number produced 6884 units 2900 units
Average unit price $1 million $1 million
Wing area 18.5 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.5 m
Height 3.0 m 4.8 m
Length 9.0 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
L-39 Albatros vs CM 170 Magister L-39 Albatros vs MB-339 L-39 Albatros vs Yak-130 Mitten Beechcraft Baron vs Beechcraft Bonanza Beechcraft Baron vs T-33 Shooting Star Beechcraft Baron vs Robinson R22

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 380 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or L-39 Albatros?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or L-39 Albatros?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 11 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or L-39 Albatros?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 2,900 units of the L-39 Albatros.