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L-29 Delfin vs S330 / S333

L-29 Delfin vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 655 vs 194 km/h, range 894 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 1,157 kg.

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
L-29 Delfin S330 / S333
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Schweizer
First flight 5 April 1959 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1961 1992
Number produced 3665 units N/A
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.0 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 8.4 m
Height 3.1 m 3.4 m
Length 10.8 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 894 km 590 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or S330 / S333?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 461 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or S330 / S333?
The L-29 Delfin has a longer range at 894 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or S330 / S333?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or S330 / S333?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or S330 / S333?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or S330 / S333?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 31 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.