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L-39 Albatros vs Mi-34 Hermit

L-39 Albatros vs Mi-34 Hermit at a glance — top speed 750 vs 210 km/h, range 1,100 vs 450 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 1,450 kg, built 2,900 vs 27 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Mil Mi-34 Hermit military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-34 Hermit
Specifications
L-39 Albatros Mi-34 Hermit
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Mil
First flight 4 November 1968 17 November 1986
Year introduced 1972 1993
Number produced 2900 units 27 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.0 m
Height 4.8 m 2.8 m
Length 12.1 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 210 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 450 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 1,450 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 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.