EMB 312 Tucano vs L-39 Albatros
The EMB 312 Tucano and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Aero respectively. Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros 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 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 12 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1968 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 EMB 312 Tucano or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 302 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-39 Albatros?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-39 Albatros?
The EMB 312 Tucano is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 11 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.