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L-39 Albatros vs TS-11 Iskra

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
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Specifications
L-39 Albatros TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero PZL Mielec
First flight 4 November 1968 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1972 1964
Number produced 2900 units 424 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.1 m
Height 4.8 m 3.5 m
Length 12.1 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Overview

The L-39 Albatros and the TS-11 Iskra are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and PZL Mielec respectively.

Top speed is 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros vs 720 km/h for the TS-11 Iskra. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,250 km for the TS-11 Iskra. The L-39 Albatros operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 11,000 m for the TS-11 Iskra.

The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 424 for the TS-11 Iskra. The TS-11 Iskra first flew 8 years before the L-39 Albatros (1960 vs 1968).

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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.