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Kawasaki T-4 vs L-29 Delfin

Kawasaki T-4 vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 655 km/h, range 1,668 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 3,540 kg, built 200 vs 3,665 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Aero
First flight 29 July 1985 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1988 1961
Number produced 200 units 3665 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 21.0 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.3 m
Height 4.6 m 3.1 m
Length 13.0 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 894 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 890 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-29 Delfin?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 383 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-29 Delfin?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-29 Delfin?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-29 Delfin?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-29 Delfin?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 27 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.