L-410 vs Metroliner

Overview

The L-410 and the Metroliner are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Let and Fairchild Swearingen respectively.

Top speed is 365 km/h for the L-410 vs 533 km/h for the Metroliner. The L-410 has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,100 km for the Metroliner. The Metroliner operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 7,000 m for the L-410.

The L-410 has been produced in 1,200 units vs 600 for the Metroliner.

Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Let L-410 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let
First flight 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price --
American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century.
Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Swearingen
First flight 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 600 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 35.2 mΒ²
Wingspan 19.5 m β—‰
Height 5.8 m β—‰
Length 14.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 365 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 288 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 14.1 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 12.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 533 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,100 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,449 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,963 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 522 kW β—‰

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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.