CM 170 Magister vs L-39 Albatros
| French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fouga |
| First flight | 23 July 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 929 units |
| Average unit price | $0.8 million |
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 17.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 715 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,450 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,540 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 440 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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 CM 170 Magister or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the CM 170 Magister's 715 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or L-39 Albatros?
The CM 170 Magister has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CM 170 Magister or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the CM 170 Magister at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or L-39 Albatros?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 16 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 929 units of the CM 170 Magister.