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L-39 Albatros vs T-35 Pillan

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
ENAER T-35 Pillan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇱 T-35 Pillan
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Specifications
L-39 Albatros T-35 Pillan
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇨🇱 Chile
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero ENAER
First flight 4 November 1968 6 March 1981
Year introduced 1972 1984
Number produced 2900 units 154 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 13.7 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.8 m
Height 4.8 m 2.6 m
Length 12.1 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,093 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 5,840 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 1,338 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 930 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Overview

The L-39 Albatros and the T-35 Pillan are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and ENAER respectively.

The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 2.4x the T-35 Pillan's 311 km/h. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,093 km for the T-35 Pillan. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 5,840 m for the T-35 Pillan. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 3.5x the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.

The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 154 for the T-35 Pillan. The L-39 Albatros first flew 13 years before the T-35 Pillan (1968 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or T-35 Pillan?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the T-35 Pillan's 311 km/h, a difference of 439 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or T-35 Pillan?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,093 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or T-35 Pillan?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the T-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or T-35 Pillan?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or T-35 Pillan?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the T-35 Pillan's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or T-35 Pillan?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the T-35 Pillan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or T-35 Pillan?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.