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C-101 Aviojet vs L-39 Albatros

CASA C-101 Aviojet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-101 Aviojet
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
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Specifications
C-101 Aviojet L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Aero
First flight 29 June 1977 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1980 1972
Number produced 166 units 2900 units
Average unit price $8 million $1 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.5 m
Height 4.3 m 4.8 m
Length 12.5 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 770 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 519 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,300 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 2,800 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Overview

The C-101 Aviojet and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Aero respectively.

Top speed is 770 km/h for the C-101 Aviojet vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The C-101 Aviojet has an operational range of 519 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The C-101 Aviojet operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros.

The C-101 Aviojet has been produced in 166 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $8M for the C-101 Aviojet vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 9 years before the C-101 Aviojet (1968 vs 1977).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-101 Aviojet or L-39 Albatros?
The C-101 Aviojet is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-101 Aviojet or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 519 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-101 Aviojet or L-39 Albatros?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-101 Aviojet or L-39 Albatros?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,300 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the C-101 Aviojet or L-39 Albatros?
The C-101 Aviojet is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-101 Aviojet or L-39 Albatros?
The C-101 Aviojet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-101 Aviojet or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 8 years before the C-101 Aviojet which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-101 Aviojet or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 166 units of the C-101 Aviojet.