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L-39 Albatros vs P180 Avanti

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
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Specifications
L-39 Albatros P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Piaggio
First flight 4 November 1968 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1972 1990
Number produced 2900 units 246 units
Average unit price $1 million $7.7 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 14.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.0 m
Length 12.1 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 2 x 317 kW
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Overview

The L-39 Albatros and the P180 Avanti are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Piaggio respectively.

Top speed is 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros vs 732 km/h for the P180 Avanti. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 2,800 km for the P180 Avanti. The P180 Avanti operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros.

The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 246 for the P180 Avanti. Unit cost is $1M for the L-39 Albatros vs $7.7M for the P180 Avanti. The L-39 Albatros first flew 18 years before the P180 Avanti (1968 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or P180 Avanti?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-39 Albatros or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is more expensive at approximately $7.7 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or P180 Avanti?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 18 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or P180 Avanti?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.