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L-39 Albatros vs Pilatus PC-9

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
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Specifications
L-39 Albatros Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Pilatus
First flight 4 November 1968 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1972 1987
Number produced 2900 units 265 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.2 m
Height 4.8 m 3.3 m
Length 12.1 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Overview

The L-39 Albatros and the Pilatus PC-9 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros vs 593 km/h for the Pilatus PC-9. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,537 km for the Pilatus PC-9. The Pilatus PC-9 operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros.

The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 265 for the Pilatus PC-9. The L-39 Albatros first flew 16 years before the Pilatus PC-9 (1968 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or Pilatus PC-9?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or Pilatus PC-9?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or Pilatus PC-9?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or Pilatus PC-9?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 15 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or Pilatus PC-9?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.