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L-39 Albatros vs Yak-11 Moose

L-39 Albatros vs Yak-11 Moose at a glance — top speed 750 vs 465 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,280 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 2,500 kg, built 2,900 vs 4,566 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-11 Moose
Specifications
L-39 Albatros Yak-11 Moose
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Yakovlev
First flight 4 November 1968 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1972 1946
Number produced 2900 units 4566 units
Average unit price $1 million $30K
Wing area 18.8 m² 15.4 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.4 m
Height 4.8 m 3.3 m
Length 12.1 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 465 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 2,500 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 419 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 26 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 2,900 units of the L-39 Albatros.