L-39 Albatros vs R22
Overview
The L-39 Albatros and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Robinson respectively.
The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 4.0x the R22's 188 km/h. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 387 km for the R22. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 7.6x the R22's 621 kg.
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $1M for the L-39 Albatros vs $0.4M for the R22. The L-39 Albatros first flew 7 years before the R22 (1968 vs 1975).
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| 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 |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $400K |
| 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 | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or R22?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 562 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or R22?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or R22?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or R22?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or R22?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-39 Albatros or R22?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or R22?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 7 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 2,900 units of the L-39 Albatros.