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L-29 Delfin vs T-35 Pillan

L-29 Delfin vs T-35 Pillan at a glance — top speed 655 vs 311 km/h, range 894 vs 1,093 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 1,338 kg, built 3,665 vs 154 units.

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
ENAER T-35 Pillan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇱 T-35 Pillan
Specifications
L-29 Delfin T-35 Pillan
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇨🇱 Chile
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero ENAER
First flight 5 April 1959 6 March 1981
Year introduced 1961 1984
Number produced 3665 units 154 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.0 m² 13.7 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 8.8 m
Height 3.1 m 2.6 m
Length 10.8 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 894 km 1,093 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 5,840 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 1,338 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 930 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or T-35 Pillan?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the T-35 Pillan's 311 km/h, a difference of 344 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan has a longer range at 1,093 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or T-35 Pillan?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the T-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or T-35 Pillan?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or T-35 Pillan?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the T-35 Pillan's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or T-35 Pillan?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the T-35 Pillan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or T-35 Pillan?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.