L-39 Albatros vs T-7 Red Hawk

The L-39 Albatros and the T-7 Red Hawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Boeing-Saab respectively. Top speed is 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros vs 1,300 km/h for the T-7 Red Hawk. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,830 km for the T-7 Red Hawk. The T-7 Red Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 2 for the T-7 Red Hawk. Unit cost is $1M for the L-39 Albatros vs $22M for the T-7 Red Hawk. The L-39 Albatros first flew 48 years before the T-7 Red Hawk (1968 vs 2016).

Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
Aero L-39 Albatros Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 2900 units
Average unit price $1 million
American advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history.
Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing-Saab
First flight 20 December 2016
Year introduced 2028
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $22 million
Wing area 18.8 mΒ²
Wingspan 9.5 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 12.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 750 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,100 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,459 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 4.0 m β—‰
Length 15.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,830 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,240 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,250 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,990 kgf β—‰

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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.