L-29 Delfin vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Overview

The L-29 Delfin and the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and AIDC respectively.

Top speed is 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin vs 590 km/h for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 2,010 km for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 9,800 m for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.

The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 52 for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The L-29 Delfin first flew 14 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing (1959 vs 1973).

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
Taiwanese turboprop-powered military trainer and light attack aircraft, developed in the 1970s and operated by the Republic of China Air Force.
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC
First flight 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 52 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 25.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.2 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 10.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 590 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,010 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,057 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,608 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,082 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 15 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.