L-39 Albatros vs MB-339
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 12 August 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 230 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 19.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 898 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,760 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,897 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,075 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,814 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 7 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.