L-410 vs Metroliner
| Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Let |
| First flight | 16 April 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1200 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Swearingen |
| First flight | 26 August 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 35.2 m² |
| Wingspan | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 365 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,800 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 575 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 533 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of L-410 by Mottld.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-410 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 168 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-410 or Metroliner?
The L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-410 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-410 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the L-410 or Metroliner?
The L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-410 or Metroliner?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the Metroliner which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-410 or Metroliner?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 600 units of the Metroliner.