KT-100 vs L-29 Delfin
The KT-100 and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Aero respectively. Top speed is 389 km/h for the KT-100 vs 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin. The KT-100 has an operational range of 1,900 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 5,304 m for the KT-100. At 3,540 kg MTOW, the L-29 Delfin is 2.2x the KT-100's 1,633 kg. The KT-100 has been produced in 23 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. Unit cost is $0.57M for the KT-100 vs $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin first flew 52 years before the KT-100 (1959 vs 2011).
| Korean trainer aircraft, operational since the 2000s, predominantly deployed for basic flight training within the Republic of Korea Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 20 July 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 23 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 million |
| Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 5 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 3665 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 389 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,304 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,633 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,089 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 235 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 655 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 894 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,540 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,280 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KT-100 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 266 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or L-29 Delfin?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or L-29 Delfin?
The KT-100 is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 54 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.