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Scottish Aviation Bulldog vs L-39 Albatros

Scottish Aviation Bulldog military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Scottish Aviation Bulldog
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
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Specifications
Scottish Aviation Bulldog L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Scottish Aviation Aero
First flight 19 May 1969 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1971 1972
Number produced 328 units 2900 units
Average unit price $140K $1 million
Wing area 12.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 9.5 m
Height 2.7 m 4.8 m
Length 7.1 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 241 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,066 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 649 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Overview

The Scottish Aviation 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 Scottish Aviation Bulldog's 241 km/h. The Scottish Aviation 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 Scottish Aviation Bulldog. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 4.4x the Scottish Aviation Bulldog's 1,066 kg.

The Scottish Aviation Bulldog has been produced in 328 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Scottish Aviation Bulldog vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 1 years before the Scottish Aviation Bulldog (1968 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Scottish Aviation Bulldog's 241 km/h, a difference of 509 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Scottish Aviation Bulldog's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Scottish Aviation Bulldog's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Scottish Aviation Bulldog's 1,066 kg.
Which is larger, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Scottish Aviation Bulldog's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Scottish Aviation Bulldog at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog or L-39 Albatros?
The Scottish Aviation 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 Scottish Aviation 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 Scottish Aviation Bulldog.