Alarus CH2000 vs L-39 Albatros

Overview

The Alarus CH2000 and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AMD and Aero respectively.

The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 2.8x the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h. The Alarus CH2000 has an operational range of 900 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 3,810 m for the Alarus CH2000. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 6.1x the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.

The Alarus CH2000 has been produced in 150 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $0.725M for the Alarus CH2000 vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 27 years before the Alarus CH2000 (1968 vs 1995).

Alarus CH2000

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 $725K
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L-39 Albatros

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
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Alarus CH2000

Wing area 12.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.8 m â—‰
Height 2.1 m â—‰
Length 7.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 265 km/h â—‰
Operational range 900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,810 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg â—‰
Empty weight 492 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 87 kW â—‰

L-39 Albatros

Wing area 18.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.5 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 12.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 750 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,459 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alarus CH2000 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 485 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Alarus CH2000's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alarus CH2000 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Alarus CH2000 at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 23 years before the Alarus CH2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.

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