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CL-41 Tutor vs L-39 Albatros

CL-41 Tutor vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 782 vs 750 km/h, range 1,519 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 4,990 vs 4,700 kg, built 212 vs 2,900 units.

Canadair CL-41 Tutor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-41 Tutor
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
CL-41 Tutor L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair Aero
First flight 13 January 1960 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1963 1972
Number produced 212 units 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.5 m
Height 2.9 m 4.8 m
Length 10.0 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 782 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,519 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 13,564 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,990 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 2,195 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,202 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-41 Tutor or L-39 Albatros?
The CL-41 Tutor is faster with a maximum speed of 782 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-41 Tutor or L-39 Albatros?
The CL-41 Tutor has a longer range at 1,519 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-41 Tutor or L-39 Albatros?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher service ceiling at 13,564 meters (44,501 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-41 Tutor or L-39 Albatros?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,990 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-41 Tutor or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-41 Tutor or L-39 Albatros?
The CL-41 Tutor entered service first in 1963, 9 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-41 Tutor or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 212 units of the CL-41 Tutor.