L-39 Albatros vs Mi-34 Hermit
The L-39 Albatros and the Mi-34 Hermit are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Mil respectively. The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 3.6x the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 450 km for the Mi-34 Hermit. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-34 Hermit. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 3.2x the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg. The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 27 for the Mi-34 Hermit. The L-39 Albatros first flew 18 years before the Mi-34 Hermit (1968 vs 1986).
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
| 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 |
| Russian light utility helicopter, operational in training and civilian applications since the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 17 November 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 27 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 | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 210 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 239 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 21 years before the Mi-34 Hermit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.