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L-29 Delfin vs T-6 Texan II

L-29 Delfin vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 655 vs 585 km/h, range 894 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 2,858 kg, built 3,665 vs 850 units.

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
L-29 Delfin T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Beechcraft
First flight 5 April 1959 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1961 2001
Number produced 3665 units 850 units
Average unit price $200K $4.3 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 10.2 m
Height 3.1 m 3.3 m
Length 10.8 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 894 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or T-6 Texan II?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or T-6 Texan II?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or T-6 Texan II?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or T-6 Texan II?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or T-6 Texan II?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 40 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or T-6 Texan II?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.