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CT/4 Airtrainer vs L-39 Albatros

CT/4 Airtrainer vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 387 vs 750 km/h, range 963 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 1,180 vs 4,700 kg, built 155 vs 2,900 units.

Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇿 CT/4 Airtrainer
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
CT/4 Airtrainer L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pacific Aerospace Aero
First flight 23 February 1972 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1973 1972
Number produced 155 units 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 12.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 9.5 m
Height 2.6 m 4.8 m
Length 7.2 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 387 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 963 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 5,550 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,180 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CT/4 Airtrainer or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 387 km/h, a difference of 363 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CT/4 Airtrainer or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 963 km.
Which can fly higher, the CT/4 Airtrainer or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the CT/4 Airtrainer or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CT/4 Airtrainer or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 1 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CT/4 Airtrainer or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 155 units of the CT/4 Airtrainer.