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KT-100 vs L-39 Albatros

KT-100 vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 389 vs 750 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 4,700 kg, built 23 vs 2,900 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
KT-100 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Aero
First flight 20 July 2011 4 November 1968
Year introduced 2015 1972
Number produced 23 units 2900 units
Average unit price $570K $1 million
Wing area -- m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.5 m
Height 2.7 m 4.8 m
Length 8.0 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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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.