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L-39 Albatros vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
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Specifications
L-39 Albatros PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Pilatus
First flight 4 November 1968 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1972 1978
Number produced 2900 units 618 units
Average unit price $1 million $1.5 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.4 m
Height 4.8 m 3.2 m
Length 12.1 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Overview

The L-39 Albatros and the PC-7 Turbo Trainer are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros vs 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,200 km for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 10,060 m for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.

The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 618 for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. Unit cost is $1M for the L-39 Albatros vs $1.5M for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer first flew 2 years before the L-39 Albatros (1966 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 338 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-39 Albatros or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.