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L-29 Delfin vs T-50 Golden Eagle

L-29 Delfin vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 655 vs 1,840 km/h, range 894 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 13,472 kg, built 3,665 vs 200 units.

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
L-29 Delfin T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero KAI
First flight 5 April 1959 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1961 2005
Number produced 3665 units 200 units
Average unit price $200K $25 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 9.2 m
Height 3.1 m 4.8 m
Length 10.8 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 894 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 1,185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 44 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.