L-29 Delfin vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Overview

The L-29 Delfin and the T-50 Golden Eagle are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and KAI respectively.

The T-50 Golden Eagle reaches 1,840 km/h — 2.8x the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 1,851 km for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-29 Delfin. At 13,472 kg MTOW, the T-50 Golden Eagle is 3.8x the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.

The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 200 for the T-50 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin vs $25M for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The L-29 Delfin first flew 43 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle (1959 vs 2002).

L-29 Delfin

Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations.
Aero L-29 Delfin Training profile drawing
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
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T-50 Golden Eagle

South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines.
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2005
Number produced 200 units
Average unit price $25 million
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L-29 Delfin

Wing area 20.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.3 m â—‰
Height 3.1 m â—‰
Length 10.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 655 km/h â—‰
Operational range 894 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,280 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf â—‰

T-50 Golden Eagle

Wing area 23.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.2 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 13.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1840 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,851 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,764 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,472 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,441 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,409 kgf â—‰

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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.

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