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KT-100 vs L-29 Delfin

KT-100 vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 389 vs 655 km/h, range 1,900 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 3,540 kg, built 23 vs 3,665 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
KT-100 L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aero
First flight 20 July 2011 5 April 1959
Year introduced 2015 1961
Number produced 23 units 3665 units
Average unit price $570K $200K
Wing area -- m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.3 m
Height 2.7 m 3.1 m
Length 8.0 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 894 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 890 kgf
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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.