L-29 Delfin vs L-39 Albatros
| Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 5 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 3665 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| 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 | 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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| 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 L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 11 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 2,900 units of the L-39 Albatros.