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L-29 Delfin vs SAAB 105

L-29 Delfin vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 655 vs 970 km/h, range 894 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 4,635 kg, built 3,665 vs 192 units.

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
L-29 Delfin SAAB 105
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Saab
First flight 5 April 1959 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1961 1967
Number produced 3665 units 192 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 9.5 m
Height 3.1 m 2.7 m
Length 10.8 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 894 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.