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CM 170 Magister vs L-29 Delfin

CM 170 Magister vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 715 vs 655 km/h, range 1,200 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 3,450 vs 3,540 kg, built 929 vs 3,665 units.

Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CM 170 Magister
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
CM 170 Magister L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga Aero
First flight 23 July 1952 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1956 1961
Number produced 929 units 3665 units
Average unit price $800K $200K
Wing area 17.3 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.3 m
Height 2.9 m 3.1 m
Length 10.2 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 894 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf 1 x 890 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or L-29 Delfin?
The CM 170 Magister is faster with a maximum speed of 715 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or L-29 Delfin?
The CM 170 Magister has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CM 170 Magister or L-29 Delfin?
The CM 170 Magister is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or L-29 Delfin?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 5 years before the L-29 Delfin which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 929 units of the CM 170 Magister.