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.
Aero L-29 Delfin Training profile drawing
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.
Aermacchi M-345 Training profile drawing
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.