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CT/4 Airtrainer vs L-29 Delfin

CT/4 Airtrainer vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 387 vs 655 km/h, range 963 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 1,180 vs 3,540 kg, built 155 vs 3,665 units.

Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇿 CT/4 Airtrainer
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
CT/4 Airtrainer L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pacific Aerospace Aero
First flight 23 February 1972 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1973 1961
Number produced 155 units 3665 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 12.0 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 10.3 m
Height 2.6 m 3.1 m
Length 7.2 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 387 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 963 km 894 km
Service ceiling 5,550 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,180 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 890 kgf
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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.