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L-39 Albatros vs T-45 Goshawk

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
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Specifications
L-39 Albatros T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero McDonnell Douglas
First flight 4 November 1968 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1972 1992
Number produced 2900 units 221 units
Average unit price $1 million $21 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.1 m
Length 12.1 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Overview

The L-39 Albatros and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and McDonnell Douglas 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).

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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.