Alarus CH2000 vs L-29 Delfin

The Alarus CH2000 and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AMD and Aero respectively. The L-29 Delfin reaches 655 km/h — 2.5x the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h. The Alarus CH2000 has an operational range of 900 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 3,810 m for the Alarus CH2000. At 3,540 kg MTOW, the L-29 Delfin is 4.6x the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg. The Alarus CH2000 has been produced in 150 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. Unit cost is $0.725M for the Alarus CH2000 vs $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin first flew 36 years before the Alarus CH2000 (1959 vs 1995).

Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
AMD Alarus CH2000 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD
First flight 1 January 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 150 units
Average unit price $0.7 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 12.7 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m
Height 2.1 m
Length 7.0 m
Maximum speed 265 km/h
Operational range 900 km
Service ceiling 3,810 m
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg
Empty weight 492 kg
Total thrust 1 x 87 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 Alarus CH2000 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 390 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or L-29 Delfin?
The Alarus CH2000 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alarus CH2000 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alarus CH2000 or L-29 Delfin?
The Alarus CH2000 is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 34 years before the Alarus CH2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.