L-39 Albatros vs Lasta-95

The L-39 Albatros and the Lasta-95 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and UTVA respectively. The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 2.2x the Lasta-95's 345 km/h. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,160 km for the Lasta-95. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 6,000 m for the Lasta-95. The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 37 for the Lasta-95. The L-39 Albatros first flew 17 years before the Lasta-95 (1968 vs 1985).

Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
Aero L-39 Albatros Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 2900 units
Average unit price $1 million
Serbian training aircraft, operational from the late 20th century, utilized by Iraq and Serbia for military pilot training.
UTVA Lasta-95 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇸 Serbia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer UTVA
First flight 2 September 1985
Year introduced 2010
Number produced 37 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 12.1 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 9.7 m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 345 km/h
Operational range 1,160 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or Lasta-95?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Lasta-95's 345 km/h, a difference of 405 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or Lasta-95?
The Lasta-95 has a longer range at 1,160 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or Lasta-95?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Lasta-95's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or Lasta-95?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Lasta-95's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or Lasta-95?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Lasta-95's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or Lasta-95?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 38 years before the Lasta-95 which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or Lasta-95?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 37 units of the Lasta-95.