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L-39 Albatros vs Strikemaster

L-39 Albatros vs Strikemaster at a glance — top speed 750 vs 774 km/h, range 1,100 vs 2,224 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 5,216 kg, built 2,900 vs 146 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 AlbatrosFull specs
BAC Strikemaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 StrikemasterFull specs
Specifications
L-39 Albatros Strikemaster
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero BAC
First flight 4 November 1968 26 October 1967
Year introduced 1972 1968
Number produced 2900 units 146 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.2 m
Height 4.8 m 3.3 m
Length 12.1 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 774 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,224 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 5,216 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 14 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster is faster with a maximum speed of 774 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a longer range at 2,224 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,216 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or Strikemaster?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Strikemaster's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster entered service first in 1968, 4 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or Strikemaster?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 146 units of the Strikemaster.