CM 170 Magister vs L-29 Delfin
Overview
The CM 170 Magister and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Fouga and Aero respectively.
Top speed is 715 km/h for the CM 170 Magister vs 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin. The CM 170 Magister has an operational range of 1,200 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 9,144 m for the CM 170 Magister.
The CM 170 Magister has been produced in 929 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. Unit cost is $0.8M for the CM 170 Magister vs $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin. The CM 170 Magister first flew 7 years before the L-29 Delfin (1952 vs 1959).
| French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fouga |
| First flight | 23 July 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 929 units |
| Average unit price | $800K |
| 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 | $200K |
| Wing area | 17.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 715 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,450 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,540 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 220 kgf 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 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.