L-29 Delfin vs Yak-130 Mitten
The L-29 Delfin and the Yak-130 Mitten are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin vs 1,050 km/h for the Yak-130 Mitten. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-130 Mitten. The Yak-130 Mitten operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-29 Delfin. At 10,290 kg MTOW, the Yak-130 Mitten is 2.9x the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg. The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 186 for the Yak-130 Mitten. Unit cost is $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin vs $18M for the Yak-130 Mitten. The L-29 Delfin first flew 37 years before the Yak-130 Mitten (1959 vs 1996).
| Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
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| 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 |
| Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 26 May 1996 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | 186 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 23.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,290 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,500 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 395 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-130 Mitten?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 49 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or Yak-130 Mitten?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.