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Kawasaki T-4 vs L-39 Albatros

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
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Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Aero
First flight 29 July 1985 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1988 1972
Number produced 200 units 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.5 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 13.0 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Overview

The Kawasaki T-4 and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki and Aero respectively.

Top speed is 1,038 km/h for the Kawasaki T-4 vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The Kawasaki T-4 has an operational range of 1,668 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The Kawasaki T-4 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros.

The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in 200 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 17 years before the Kawasaki T-4 (1968 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-39 Albatros?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4 or L-39 Albatros?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4 or L-39 Albatros?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4 or L-39 Albatros?
The Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4 or L-39 Albatros?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 16 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki T-4.