L-29 Delfin vs Mi-34 Hermit
The L-29 Delfin and the Mi-34 Hermit are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Mil respectively. The L-29 Delfin reaches 655 km/h — 3.1x the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 450 km for the Mi-34 Hermit. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-34 Hermit. At 3,540 kg MTOW, the L-29 Delfin is 2.4x the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg. The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 27 for the Mi-34 Hermit. The L-29 Delfin first flew 27 years before the Mi-34 Hermit (1959 vs 1986).
| Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
| 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 |
| Russian light utility helicopter, operational in training and civilian applications since the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 17 November 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 27 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 894 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,540 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,280 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 210 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 239 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h, a difference of 445 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-29 Delfin has a longer range at 894 km compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or Mi-34 Hermit?
The Mi-34 Hermit is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 32 years before the Mi-34 Hermit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.