Bulldog vs L-29 Delfin

The Bulldog and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Scottish Aviation and Aero respectively. The L-29 Delfin reaches 655 km/h — 2.7x the Bulldog's 241 km/h. The Bulldog has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 4,877 m for the Bulldog. At 3,540 kg MTOW, the L-29 Delfin is 3.3x the Bulldog's 1,066 kg. The Bulldog has been produced in 328 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Bulldog vs $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin first flew 10 years before the Bulldog (1959 vs 1969).

Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
Scottish Aviation Bulldog Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Scottish Aviation
First flight 19 May 1969
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 328 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations.
Aero L-29 Delfin Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 3665 units
Average unit price $0.2 million
Wing area 12.0 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m
Height 2.7 m
Length 7.1 m
Maximum speed 241 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,066 kg
Empty weight 649 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 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 Bulldog or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the Bulldog's 241 km/h, a difference of 414 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bulldog or L-29 Delfin?
The Bulldog has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bulldog or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Bulldog's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bulldog or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the Bulldog's 1,066 kg.
Which is larger, the Bulldog or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Bulldog's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bulldog or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Bulldog at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Bulldog or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 10 years before the Bulldog which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bulldog or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 328 units of the Bulldog.