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Jet Provost vs L-29 Delfin

Jet Provost vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 707 vs 655 km/h, range 1,445 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 3,540 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
Jet Provost L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Aero
First flight 26 June 1954 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1955 1961
Number produced N/A 3665 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 19.9 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.3 m
Height 3.1 m 3.1 m
Length 10.4 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 894 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 890 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or L-29 Delfin?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or L-29 Delfin?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or L-29 Delfin?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or L-29 Delfin?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 6 years before the L-29 Delfin which entered service in 1961.