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Hürjet vs L-29 Delfin

TAI Hürjet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürjet
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
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Specifications
Hürjet L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Aero
First flight 25 April 2023 5 April 1959
Year introduced -- 1961
Number produced N/A 3665 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 25.0 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.3 m
Height 4.1 m 3.1 m
Length 13.6 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 1487 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 1,960 km 894 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 78 kN 1 x 890 kgf
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Overview

The Hürjet and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by TAI and Aero respectively.

The Hürjet reaches 1,487 km/h — 2.3x the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h. The Hürjet has an operational range of 1,960 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The Hürjet operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-29 Delfin.

The L-29 Delfin first flew 64 years before the Hürjet (1959 vs 2023).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürjet or L-29 Delfin?
The Hürjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,487 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 832 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürjet or L-29 Delfin?
The Hürjet has a longer range at 1,960 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürjet or L-29 Delfin?
The Hürjet has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hürjet or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the Hürjet's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hürjet or L-29 Delfin?
The Hürjet is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.