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L-29 Delfin vs M-346 Master

L-29 Delfin vs M-346 Master at a glance — top speed 655 vs 1,092 km/h, range 894 vs 1,925 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 9,500 kg, built 3,665 vs 92 units.

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Specifications
L-29 Delfin M-346 Master
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Aermacchi
First flight 5 April 1959 15 July 2004
Year introduced 1961 2015
Number produced 3665 units 92 units
Average unit price $200K $40 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 9.7 m
Height 3.1 m 4.8 m
Length 10.8 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 894 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 437 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or M-346 Master?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 54 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or M-346 Master?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.