L-29 Delfin vs SAAB 105
Overview
The L-29 Delfin and the SAAB 105 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Saab respectively.
Top speed is 655 km/h for the L-29 Delfin vs 970 km/h for the SAAB 105. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 2,300 km for the SAAB 105. The SAAB 105 operates at altitudes up to 13,700 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-29 Delfin.
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 192 for the SAAB 105. The L-29 Delfin first flew 4 years before the SAAB 105 (1959 vs 1963).
| Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 5 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 3665 units |
| Average unit price | $200K |
| Swedish jet trainer, deployed in mid-20th century, extensively utilized for training, light attack and reconnaissance missions in the Scandinavian region. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 29 June 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 192 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 894 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,540 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,280 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,635 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,849 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 647 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or SAAB 105?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.