F-28 vs L-39 Albatros
The F-28 and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Aero respectively. The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 4.2x the F-28's 180 km/h. The F-28 has an operational range of 446 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 3,658 m for the F-28. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 4.0x the F-28's 1,179 kg. The F-28 has been produced in 32 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $4M for the F-28 vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The F-28 first flew 8 years before the L-39 Albatros (1960 vs 1968).
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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 |
| 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 | -- 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 | 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 F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 570 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The F-28 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The F-28 entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 32 units of the F-28.