L-29 Delfin vs T-28 Trojan

Overview

The L-29 Delfin and the T-28 Trojan are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and North American respectively.

Top speed is 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin vs 552 km/h for the T-28 Trojan. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 1,710 km for the T-28 Trojan. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 10,800 m for the T-28 Trojan.

The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 1,948 for the T-28 Trojan. The T-28 Trojan first flew 10 years before the L-29 Delfin (1949 vs 1959).

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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 3665 units
Average unit price $200K
American radial-engine military trainer and counter-insurgency aircraft, introduced in the 1950s, used extensively for pilot training and ground support missions.
North American T-28 Trojan Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 1948 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 20.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.3 m β—‰
Height 3.1 m β—‰
Length 10.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 894 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,280 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf β—‰
Wing area 24.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.2 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 10.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 552 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,710 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,914 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or T-28 Trojan?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 103 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or T-28 Trojan?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or T-28 Trojan?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 11 years before the L-29 Delfin which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or T-28 Trojan?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 1,948 units of the T-28 Trojan.