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L-29 Delfin vs T-45 Goshawk

L-29 Delfin vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 655 vs 1,038 km/h, range 894 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 6,387 kg, built 3,665 vs 221 units.

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
L-29 Delfin T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero McDonnell Douglas
First flight 5 April 1959 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1961 1992
Number produced 3665 units 221 units
Average unit price $200K $21 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 9.4 m
Height 3.1 m 4.1 m
Length 10.8 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 894 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 383 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or T-45 Goshawk?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 31 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or T-45 Goshawk?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.