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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs L-39 Albatros

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 750 km/h, range 2,870 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 12,800 vs 4,700 kg, built 77 vs 2,900 units.

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2Full specs
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 AlbatrosFull specs
Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Aero
First flight 20 July 1971 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1977 1972
Number produced 77 units 2900 units
Average unit price $22 million $1 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 9.5 m
Height 4.4 m 4.8 m
Length 17.9 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or L-39 Albatros?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 950 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or L-39 Albatros?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or L-39 Albatros?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or L-39 Albatros?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,800 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or L-39 Albatros?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or L-39 Albatros?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 5 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.