L-39 Albatros vs T-45 Goshawk
The L-39 Albatros and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and McDonnell Douglas/BAe respectively. Top speed is 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros vs 1,038 km/h for the T-45 Goshawk. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-45 Goshawk operates at altitudes up to 12,954 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. Unit cost is $1M for the L-39 Albatros vs $21M for the T-45 Goshawk. The L-39 Albatros first flew 20 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1968 vs 1988).
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 16 April 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 221 units |
| Average unit price | $21 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 17.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1038 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,954 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,387 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,460 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,507 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 288 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or T-45 Goshawk?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-39 Albatros or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or T-45 Goshawk?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 20 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or T-45 Goshawk?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.