G-115 vs L-39 Albatros
The G-115 and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Aero respectively. The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 2.8x the G-115's 270 km/h. The G-115 has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 3,048 m for the G-115. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 4.7x the G-115's 990 kg. The G-115 has been produced in 204 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 17 years before the G-115 (1968 vs 1985).
| German training aircraft, extensively utilized for United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Cadets and military aviation worldwide since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grob |
| First flight | 1 November 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 204 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 | 12.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,048 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 990 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 690 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 134 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 G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The G-115 has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 27 years before the G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-115 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 204 units of the G-115.