L-29 Delfin vs T-45 Goshawk
Overview
The L-29 Delfin and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and McDonnell Douglas/BAe respectively.
Top speed is 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin vs 1,038 km/h for the T-45 Goshawk. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-45 Goshawk operates at altitudes up to 12,954 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-29 Delfin.
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. Unit cost is $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin vs $21M for the T-45 Goshawk. The L-29 Delfin first flew 29 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1959 vs 1988).
| Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 5 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 3665 units |
| Average unit price | $200K |
| British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 16 April 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 221 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 894 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,540 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,280 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 17.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1038 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,954 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,387 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,460 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 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.