L-39 Albatros vs Yak-130 Mitten
| 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 |
| Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 26 May 1996 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | 186 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 23.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,290 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,500 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-130 Mitten?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-130 Mitten?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 38 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-130 Mitten?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.