L-29 Delfin vs Yak-11 Moose

The L-29 Delfin and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 14 years before the L-29 Delfin (1945 vs 1959).

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 $0.2 million
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $0.0 million
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—‰
Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,280 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-29 Delfin is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 15 years before the L-29 Delfin which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 3,665 units of the L-29 Delfin.