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L-29 Delfin vs Yak-130 Mitten

L-29 Delfin vs Yak-130 Mitten at a glance — top speed 655 vs 1,060 km/h, range 894 vs 2,100 km, max takeoff weight 3,540 vs 10,290 kg, built 3,665 vs 186 units.

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-130 Mitten
Specifications
L-29 Delfin Yak-130 Mitten
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Yakovlev
First flight 5 April 1959 26 May 1996
Year introduced 1961 2010
Number produced 3665 units 186 units
Average unit price $200K $18 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 9.8 m
Height 3.1 m 4.8 m
Length 10.8 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 894 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 10,290 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 4,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 2 x 2,500 kgf
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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 1,060 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 405 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.