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L-29 Delfin vs TB-30 Epsilon

L-29 Delfin vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 655 vs 356 km/h, range 894 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 1,250 kg, built 3,665 vs 19 units.

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
L-29 Delfin TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Socata
First flight 5 April 1959 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1961 1984
Number produced 3665 units 19 units
Average unit price $200K $1 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 7.9 m
Height 3.1 m 2.7 m
Length 10.8 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 894 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 299 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon 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 TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.