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L-39 Albatros vs T-23 Uirapuru

L-39 Albatros vs T-23 Uirapuru at a glance — top speed 750 vs 225 km/h, range 1,100 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 840 kg, built 2,900 vs 155 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Specifications
L-39 Albatros T-23 Uirapuru
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Aerotec
First flight 4 November 1968 2 June 1965
Year introduced 1972 1968
Number produced 2900 units 155 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.5 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 12.1 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 225 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 800 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 840 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 540 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 120 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or T-23 Uirapuru?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 525 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or T-23 Uirapuru?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or T-23 Uirapuru?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or T-23 Uirapuru?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or T-23 Uirapuru?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru 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 T-23 Uirapuru?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.