CL-41 Tutor vs L-29 Delfin

Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Picture of CL-41 Tutor
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair
First flight 13 January 1960
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 212 units
Average unit price $-- million
Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations.
Picture of L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
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 20.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.1 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 10.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 782 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,519 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,564 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,195 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,202 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Canadair CL-41 Tutor
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—‰
Profile drawing of Aero L-29 Delfin

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of CL-41 Tutor by Royal Canadian Air Force.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-41 Tutor or L-29 Delfin?
The CL-41 Tutor is faster with a maximum speed of 782 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 127 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-41 Tutor or L-29 Delfin?
The CL-41 Tutor has a longer range at 1,519 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-41 Tutor or L-29 Delfin?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher service ceiling at 13,564 meters (44,501 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-41 Tutor or L-29 Delfin?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,990 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-41 Tutor or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-41 Tutor or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 2 years before the CL-41 Tutor which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-41 Tutor or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 212 units of the CL-41 Tutor.