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Hürkus vs L-39 Albatros

Hürkus vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 574 vs 750 km/h, range 1,478 vs 1,100 km, built 18 vs 2,900 units.

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
Hürkus L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Aero
First flight 29 August 2013 4 November 1968
Year introduced 2016 1972
Number produced 18 units 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area -- m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.5 m
Height 3.7 m 4.8 m
Length 11.2 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or L-39 Albatros?
The Hürkus has a longer range at 1,478 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Hürkus's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is larger, the Hürkus or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Hürkus's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 44 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.