L-29 Delfin vs R22
Overview
The L-29 Delfin and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Robinson respectively.
The L-29 Delfin reaches 655 km/h — 3.5x the R22's 188 km/h. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 387 km for the R22. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 3,540 kg MTOW, the L-29 Delfin is 5.7x the R22's 621 kg.
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin vs $0.4M for the R22. The L-29 Delfin first flew 16 years before the R22 (1959 vs 1975).
| Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 5 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 3665 units |
| Average unit price | $200K |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $400K |
| 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 | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or R22?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 467 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or R22?
The L-29 Delfin has a longer range at 894 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or R22?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or R22?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or R22?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or R22?
The R22 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or R22?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 3,665 units of the L-29 Delfin.