KT-100 vs L-39 Albatros
The KT-100 and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Aero respectively. Top speed is 389 km/h for the KT-100 vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The KT-100 has an operational range of 1,900 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 5,304 m for the KT-100. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 2.9x the KT-100's 1,633 kg. The KT-100 has been produced in 23 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $0.57M for the KT-100 vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 43 years before the KT-100 (1968 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 |
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 | 18.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KT-100 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 361 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or L-39 Albatros?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 43 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.