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Let L-410 vs Fairchild Metroliner

Let L-410 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Let L-410
Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild Metroliner
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Specifications
Let L-410 Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let Swearingen
First flight 16 April 1969 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1970 1972
Number produced 1200 units 600 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 35.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 14.1 m
Height 5.8 m 5.1 m
Length 14.5 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 365 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 7,000 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 3,800 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 575 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Overview

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

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Let L-410 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the Let L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 168 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Let L-410 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Let L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Let L-410 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Let L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Let L-410 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the Let L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Let L-410 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Let L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Let L-410 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Let L-410 entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the Fairchild Metroliner which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Let L-410 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Let L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 600 units of the Fairchild Metroliner.