Bulldog vs L-39 Albatros

The Bulldog and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Scottish Aviation and Aero respectively. The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 3.1x the Bulldog's 241 km/h. The Bulldog has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 4,877 m for the Bulldog. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 4.4x the Bulldog's 1,066 kg. The Bulldog has been produced in 328 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Bulldog vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 1 years before the Bulldog (1968 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
Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
Aero L-39 Albatros Training profile drawing
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 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 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 Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Bulldog's 241 km/h, a difference of 509 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Bulldog's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Bulldog's 1,066 kg.
Which is larger, the Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Bulldog's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Bulldog at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The Bulldog entered service first in 1971, 1 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 328 units of the Bulldog.