Hawker 400 vs L-39 Albatros
The Hawker 400 and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Aero respectively. Top speed is 860 km/h for the Hawker 400 vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The Hawker 400 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros. The Hawker 400 has been produced in 951 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $7.4M for the Hawker 400 vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 10 years before the Hawker 400 (1968 vs 1978).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 29 August 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 951 units |
| Average unit price | $7.4 million |
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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 | 22.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 860 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,303 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,559 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,315 kgf 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 Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.