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Enstrom F-28 vs L-29 Delfin

Enstrom F-28 vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 180 vs 655 km/h, range 446 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 1,179 vs 3,540 kg, built 32 vs 3,665 units.

Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
Enstrom F-28 L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Aero
First flight 12 November 1960 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1965 1961
Number produced 32 units 3665 units
Average unit price $4 million $200K
Wing area -- m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.3 m
Height 2.7 m 3.1 m
Length 8.9 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 446 km 894 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 712 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW 1 x 890 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a longer range at 894 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the Enstrom F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Enstrom F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the Enstrom F-28 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28.