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L-29 Delfin vs P180 Avanti

L-29 Delfin vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 655 vs 732 km/h, range 894 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 5,489 kg, built 3,665 vs 246 units.

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
L-29 Delfin P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Piaggio
First flight 5 April 1959 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1961 1990
Number produced 3665 units 246 units
Average unit price $200K $7.7 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 14.0 m
Height 3.1 m 4.0 m
Length 10.8 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 894 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 2 x 634 kW
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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.