L-39 Albatros vs TS-11 Iskra
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 5 February 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 424 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,250 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,840 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,560 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of TS-11 Iskra by Tupungato.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or TS-11 Iskra?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 720 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or TS-11 Iskra?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or TS-11 Iskra?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or TS-11 Iskra?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 8 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or TS-11 Iskra?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.