L-29 Delfin vs S-211

Overview

The L-29 Delfin and the S-211 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin vs 667 km/h for the S-211. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 1,668 km for the S-211. The S-211 operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-29 Delfin.

The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 60 for the S-211. The L-29 Delfin first flew 22 years before the S-211 (1959 vs 1981).

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 $200K
Italian jet trainer, utilized from the 1980s, widely deployed for military roles like ground attack and reconnaissance.
Aermacchi S-211 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 10 April 1981
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 60 units
Average unit price --
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 12.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.4 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 9.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 667 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,668 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,750 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,850 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,131 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or S-211?
The S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or S-211?
The S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or S-211?
The S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or S-211?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or S-211?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or S-211?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or S-211?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 60 units of the S-211.