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L-39 Albatros vs TB-30 Epsilon

L-39 Albatros vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 750 vs 356 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 1,250 kg, built 2,900 vs 19 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
L-39 Albatros TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Socata
First flight 4 November 1968 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1972 1984
Number produced 2900 units 19 units
Average unit price $1 million $1 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 7.9 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 12.1 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 394 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon 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 TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-39 Albatros or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.