T-4 vs L-39 Albatros

T-4

Japanese training jet from the late 20th century, primarily used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for pilot instruction.

Origin country	🇯🇵 Japan
Category	Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
First flight	29 July 1985
Year introduced	1988
Number produced	200 units
Average unit price	$-- million

Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.

Origin country	🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Category	Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer	Aero
First flight	4 November 1968
Year introduced	1972
Number produced	2900 units
Average unit price	$1 million

Which is faster, the T-4 or L-39 Albatros?

The T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 288 km/h.

Which has longer range, the T-4 or L-39 Albatros?

The T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.

Which can fly higher, the T-4 or L-39 Albatros?

The T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).

Which is heavier, the T-4 or L-39 Albatros?

The T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.

Which is larger, the T-4 or L-39 Albatros?

The T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.

Which entered service first, the T-4 or L-39 Albatros?

The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 16 years before the T-4 which entered service in 1988.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-4 or L-39 Albatros?

The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 200 units of the T-4.