L-39 Albatros vs S-211
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Italian jet trainer, utilized from the 1980s, widely deployed for military roles like ground attack and reconnaissance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 10 April 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 12.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 667 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,668 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,750 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,131 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of S-211 by Philippine Fly Boy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or S-211?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the S-211's 667 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or S-211?
The S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or S-211?
The S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or S-211?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or S-211?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or S-211?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or S-211?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 60 units of the S-211.