L-29 Delfin vs P180 Avanti

The L-29 Delfin and the P180 Avanti are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Piaggio respectively. Top speed is 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin vs 732 km/h for the P180 Avanti. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 2,800 km for the P180 Avanti. The P180 Avanti operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 246 for the P180 Avanti. Unit cost is $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin vs $7.7M for the P180 Avanti. The L-29 Delfin first flew 27 years before the P180 Avanti (1959 vs 1986).

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 turboprop business aircraft, renowned for its unusual design, extensively utilized for executive transport since the 1980s.
Piaggio P180 Avanti Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio
First flight 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1990
Number produced 246 units
Average unit price $7.7 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 16.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 14.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 732 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,402 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or P180 Avanti?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 29 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or P180 Avanti?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.