F-28 vs L-29 Delfin
Overview
The F-28 and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Aero respectively.
The L-29 Delfin reaches 655 km/h — 3.6x the F-28's 180 km/h. The F-28 has an operational range of 446 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 3,658 m for the F-28. At 3,540 kg MTOW, the L-29 Delfin is 3.0x the F-28's 1,179 kg.
The F-28 has been produced in 32 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. Unit cost is $4M for the F-28 vs $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin first flew 1 years before the F-28 (1959 vs 1960).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom |
| First flight | 12 November 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | $200K |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,658 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,179 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 712 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 168 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 F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a longer range at 894 km compared to the F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The F-28 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the F-28 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 32 units of the F-28.