Jet Provost vs L-39 Albatros
Jet Provost vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 707 vs 750 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 4,700 kg.
Specifications
|
Jet Provost |
L-39 Albatros |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
BAC |
Aero |
| First flight |
26 June 1954 |
4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced |
1955 |
1972 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
2900 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$1 million |
| Wing area |
19.9 m² |
18.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.8 m |
9.5 m |
| Height |
3.1 m |
4.8 m |
| Length |
10.4 m |
12.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
707 km/h |
750 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,445 km |
1,100 km |
| Service ceiling |
11,200 m |
11,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,173 kg |
4,700 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,217 kg |
3,459 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 1,134 kgf
|
1 x 1,720 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the Jet Provost or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or L-39 Albatros?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or L-39 Albatros?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 17 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
