L-29 Delfin vs M-345
The L-29 Delfin and the M-345 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Aermacchi respectively. Top speed is 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin vs 740 km/h for the M-345. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 1,410 km for the M-345. The M-345 operates at altitudes up to 12,190 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 4 for the M-345. The L-29 Delfin first flew 57 years before the M-345 (1959 vs 2016).
| 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 | $0.2 million |
| Italian training jet, deployed in the 21st-century, used extensively for military pilot training purposes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 29 December 2016 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 12.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,410 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,190 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,447 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or M-345?
The M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or M-345?
The M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or M-345?
The M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or M-345?
The M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or M-345?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or M-345?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 4 units of the M-345.