CJ-6 vs L-29 Delfin

Overview

The CJ-6 and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Aero respectively.

The L-29 Delfin reaches 655 km/h — 2.2x the CJ-6's 300 km/h. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 3,540 kg MTOW, the L-29 Delfin is 2.5x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. Unit cost is $0.075M for the CJ-6 vs $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin. The CJ-6 first flew 1 years before the L-29 Delfin (1958 vs 1959).

Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
Nanchang CJ-6 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 27 August 1958
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $75K
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 $200K
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,250 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,095 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW â—‰
Wing area 20.0 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m â—‰
Height 3.1 m â—‰
Length 10.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 655 km/h â—‰
Operational range 894 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,280 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 355 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a longer range at 894 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 3 years before the L-29 Delfin which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 3,000 units of the CJ-6.