T-3 vs L-39 Albatros
The T-3 and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Fuji and Aero respectively. Top speed is 377 km/h for the T-3 vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The T-3 has an operational range of 1,038 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 8,169 m for the T-3. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 3.1x the T-3's 1,510 kg. The T-3 has been produced in 50 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 6 years before the T-3 (1968 vs 1974).
| Japanese training aircraft, operational during the late 20th-century, widely adopted for flight instruction in Japan's Self-Defense Forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fuji |
| First flight | 26 September 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 16.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 377 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,038 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,169 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,510 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,120 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 254 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-3 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the T-3's 377 km/h, a difference of 373 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-3 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the T-3's 1,038 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-3 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the T-3's 8,169 meters (26,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-3 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the T-3's 1,510 kg.
Which is larger, the T-3 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the T-3's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-3 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the T-3 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-3 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 50 units of the T-3.