L-39 Albatros vs T-67 Firefly

Overview

The L-39 Albatros and the T-67 Firefly are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Slingsby respectively.

The L-39 Albatros reaches 750 km/h — 2.7x the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 753 km for the T-67 Firefly. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 5,791 m for the T-67 Firefly. At 4,700 kg MTOW, the L-39 Albatros is 4.1x the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.

The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 250 for the T-67 Firefly. Unit cost is $1M for the L-39 Albatros vs $0.5M for the T-67 Firefly. The L-39 Albatros first flew 6 years before the T-67 Firefly (1968 vs 1974).

L-39 Albatros

Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
Aero L-39 Albatros Training profile drawing
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
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T-67 Firefly

British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
Slingsby T-67 Firefly Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Slingsby
First flight 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 250 units
Average unit price $500K
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L-39 Albatros

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—‰

T-67 Firefly

Wing area 13.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.7 m â—‰
Height 2.4 m â—‰
Length 7.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 282 km/h â—‰
Operational range 753 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg â—‰
Empty weight 794 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or T-67 Firefly?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 468 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or T-67 Firefly?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or T-67 Firefly?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or T-67 Firefly?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or T-67 Firefly?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-39 Albatros or T-67 Firefly?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or T-67 Firefly?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 2 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or T-67 Firefly?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.

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