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L-39 Albatros vs T-7 Red Hawk

L-39 Albatros vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 750 vs 1,300 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 5,500 kg, built 2,900 vs 2 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
L-39 Albatros T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Boeing
First flight 4 November 1968 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1972 2028
Number produced 2900 units 2 units
Average unit price $1 million $22 million
Wing area 18.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.0 m
Length 12.1 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 550 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-39 Albatros or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or T-7 Red Hawk?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 56 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or T-7 Red Hawk?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.