GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Enstrom F-28 vs L-39 Albatros

Enstrom F-28 vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 180 vs 750 km/h, range 446 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 1,179 vs 4,700 kg, built 32 vs 2,900 units.

Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
Enstrom F-28 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Aero
First flight 12 November 1960 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1965 1972
Number produced 32 units 2900 units
Average unit price $4 million $1 million
Wing area -- m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.5 m
Height 2.7 m 4.8 m
Length 8.9 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 446 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 712 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
L-39 Albatros vs CM 170 Magister L-39 Albatros vs MB-339 L-39 Albatros vs Yak-130 Mitten Enstrom F-28 vs Beechcraft Baron Enstrom F-28 vs T-33 Shooting Star Enstrom F-28 vs Robinson R22

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 570 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Enstrom F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Enstrom F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28 or L-39 Albatros?
The Enstrom 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 Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28.