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L-29 Delfin vs T-38 Talon

L-29 Delfin vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 655 vs 1,381 km/h, range 894 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 5,670 kg, built 3,665 vs 1,189 units.

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
L-29 Delfin T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Northrop
First flight 5 April 1959 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1961 1961
Number produced 3665 units 1189 units
Average unit price $200K --
Wing area 20.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 7.7 m
Height 3.1 m 3.9 m
Length 10.8 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 894 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 726 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or T-38 Talon?
Both the L-29 Delfin and T-38 Talon entered service in the same year: 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or T-38 Talon?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 1,189 units of the T-38 Talon.