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EMB 312 Tucano vs L-39 Albatros

EMB 312 Tucano vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 448 vs 750 km/h, range 1,916 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 3,175 vs 4,700 kg, built 624 vs 2,900 units.

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Aero
First flight 16 August 1980 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1983 1972
Number produced 624 units 2900 units
Average unit price $1.7 million $1 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.5 m
Height 3.4 m 4.8 m
Length 9.9 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 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.