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Fuji T-3 vs L-39 Albatros

Fuji T-3 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-3
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
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Specifications
Fuji T-3 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Aero
First flight 26 September 1974 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1978 1972
Number produced 50 units 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 16.5 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.5 m
Height 3.0 m 4.8 m
Length 8.0 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 377 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,038 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 8,169 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,510 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 1,120 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Overview

The Fuji 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 Fuji T-3 vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The Fuji 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 Fuji T-3. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 3.1:1 the Fuji T-3's 1,510 kg.

The Fuji 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 Fuji T-3 (1968 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-3 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Fuji T-3's 377 km/h, a difference of 373 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-3 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Fuji T-3's 1,038 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji 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 Fuji T-3's 8,169 meters (26,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-3 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Fuji T-3's 1,510 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-3 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Fuji T-3's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-3 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the Fuji T-3 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji 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 Fuji T-3.