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L-39 Albatros vs Yak-152

L-39 Albatros vs Yak-152 at a glance — top speed 750 vs 500 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 1,490 kg, built 2,900 vs 4 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Yakovlev Yak-152 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-152
Specifications
L-39 Albatros Yak-152
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Yakovlev
First flight 4 November 1968 29 September 2016
Year introduced 1972 --
Number produced 2900 units 4 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.8 m
Height 4.8 m 2.5 m
Length 12.1 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 500 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 1,490 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 370 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-152?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Yak-152's 500 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-152?
The Yak-152 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-152?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Yak-152's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-152?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Yak-152's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-152?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Yak-152's 7.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or Yak-152?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-152.