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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.