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L-39 Albatros vs MB-339

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
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Specifications
L-39 Albatros MB-339
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Aermacchi
First flight 4 November 1968 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1972 1979
Number produced 2900 units 230 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.9 m
Height 4.8 m 3.6 m
Length 12.1 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 7 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or MB-339?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.