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L-29 Delfin vs T-2 Buckeye

L-29 Delfin vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 655 vs 838 km/h, range 894 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 5,931 kg, built 3,665 vs 529 units.

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
L-29 Delfin T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero North American
First flight 5 April 1959 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1961 1959
Number produced 3665 units 529 units
Average unit price $200K $1 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 11.6 m
Height 3.1 m 4.5 m
Length 10.8 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 894 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 183 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 2 years before the L-29 Delfin which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or T-2 Buckeye?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.