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L-29 Delfin vs L-39 Albatros

Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
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Specifications
L-29 Delfin L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Aero
First flight 5 April 1959 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1961 1972
Number produced 3665 units 2900 units
Average unit price $200K $1 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 9.5 m
Height 3.1 m 4.8 m
Length 10.8 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 894 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Overview

The L-29 Delfin and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Aero respectively.

Top speed is 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros.

The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The L-29 Delfin first flew 9 years before the L-39 Albatros (1959 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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 L-39 Albatros?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 11 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or L-39 Albatros?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 2,900 units of the L-39 Albatros.