DHC-3 Otter vs L-39 Albatros
The DHC-3 Otter and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Aero respectively. The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 2.9x the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h. The DHC-3 Otter has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 5,730 m for the DHC-3 Otter. The DHC-3 Otter has been produced in 466 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $0.6M for the DHC-3 Otter vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The DHC-3 Otter first flew 17 years before the L-39 Albatros (1951 vs 1968).
| Canadian utility aircraft, noted for its use in bush flying and rugged environments during the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 12 December 1951 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 466 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 million |
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| 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 | 35.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 257 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,730 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,629 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,010 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 447 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DHC-3 Otter or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 493 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-3 Otter or L-39 Albatros?
The DHC-3 Otter has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-3 Otter or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-3 Otter or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 3,629 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-3 Otter or L-39 Albatros?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-3 Otter or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the DHC-3 Otter at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-3 Otter or L-39 Albatros?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 19 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-3 Otter or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.