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L-39 Albatros vs SAAB 105

L-39 Albatros vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 750 vs 970 km/h, range 1,100 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 4,635 kg, built 2,900 vs 192 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
L-39 Albatros SAAB 105
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Saab
First flight 4 November 1968 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1972 1967
Number produced 2900 units 192 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.5 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 12.1 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or SAAB 105?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or SAAB 105?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or SAAB 105?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.