Jetstream 31 vs L-410

British regional airliner, widely used during the 1980s and 90s, known for versatility in short-haul routes and on smaller airfields.
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 28 March 1980
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 386 units
Average unit price $8 million
Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Picture of L-410
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let
First flight 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 25.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 16.0 m â—‰
Height 5.3 m â—‰
Length 14.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 487 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,260 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,954 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,360 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of British Aerospace Jetstream 31
Wing area 35.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 14.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 365 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 575 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Let L-410

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of L-410 by Mottld.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jetstream 31 or L-410?
The Jetstream 31 is faster with a maximum speed of 487 km/h compared to the L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jetstream 31 or L-410?
The L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Jetstream 31's 1,260 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jetstream 31 or L-410?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jetstream 31 or L-410?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,954 kg compared to the L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Jetstream 31 or L-410?
The L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Jetstream 31's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jetstream 31 or L-410?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 12 years before the Jetstream 31 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jetstream 31 or L-410?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 386 units of the Jetstream 31.