L-410 vs Skyvan
| 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 |
| British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short |
| First flight | 17 January 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 149 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 â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 575 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 35.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,115 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,858 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,331 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 533 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 Skyvan?
The L-410 is faster with a maximum speed of 365 km/h compared to the Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-410 or Skyvan?
The L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-410 or Skyvan?
The L-410 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-410 or Skyvan?
The L-410 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the L-410 or Skyvan?
The L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-410 or Skyvan?
The Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 7 years before the L-410 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-410 or Skyvan?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 149 units of the Skyvan.