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DHC-1 Chipmunk vs L-29 Delfin

DHC-1 Chipmunk vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 222 vs 655 km/h, range 417 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 998 vs 3,540 kg, built 1,284 vs 3,665 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
DHC-1 Chipmunk L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Aero
First flight 22 May 1946 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1946 1961
Number produced 1284 units 3665 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 16.0 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 10.3 m
Height 2.2 m 3.1 m
Length 7.8 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 417 km 894 km
Service ceiling 4,816 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 998 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 688 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 108 kW 1 x 890 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 222 km/h, a difference of 433 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a longer range at 894 km compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 417 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 4,816 meters (15,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 998 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or L-29 Delfin?
The DHC-1 Chipmunk entered service first in 1946, 15 years before the L-29 Delfin which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 1,284 units of the DHC-1 Chipmunk.