CT/4 Airtrainer vs L-29 Delfin
Overview
The CT/4 Airtrainer and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pacific Aerospace and Aero respectively.
Top speed is 387 km/h for the CT/4 Airtrainer vs 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin. The CT/4 Airtrainer has an operational range of 963 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 5,550 m for the CT/4 Airtrainer. At 3,540 kg MTOW, the L-29 Delfin is 3.0x the CT/4 Airtrainer's 1,180 kg.
The CT/4 Airtrainer has been produced in 155 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin first flew 13 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer (1959 vs 1972).
| New Zealand-designed basic training aircraft, developed in the early 1970s and operated by several air forces for pilot instruction. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Aerospace |
| First flight | 23 February 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 155 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
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| 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 | 12.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 387 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 963 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,550 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,180 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 770 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 224 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 CT/4 Airtrainer or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 387 km/h, a difference of 268 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CT/4 Airtrainer or L-29 Delfin?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a longer range at 963 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the CT/4 Airtrainer or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 5,550 meters (18,208 ft).
Which is heavier, the CT/4 Airtrainer or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the CT/4 Airtrainer or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CT/4 Airtrainer or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 12 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CT/4 Airtrainer or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 155 units of the CT/4 Airtrainer.