EMB 312 Tucano vs L-29 Delfin

The EMB 312 Tucano and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Aero respectively. Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano. The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin first flew 21 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1959 vs 1980).

Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
Embraer EMB 312 Tucano Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 16 August 1980
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 624 units
Average unit price $1.7 million
Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations.
Aero L-29 Delfin Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 3665 units
Average unit price $0.2 million
Wing area 19.4 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m
Height 3.4 m
Length 9.9 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW
Wing area 20.0 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m
Height 3.1 m
Length 10.8 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h
Operational range 894 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 207 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-29 Delfin?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-29 Delfin?
The EMB 312 Tucano is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 22 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.