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L-39 Albatros vs T-2 Buckeye

L-39 Albatros vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 750 vs 838 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 5,931 kg, built 2,900 vs 529 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
L-39 Albatros T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero North American
First flight 4 November 1968 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1972 1959
Number produced 2900 units 529 units
Average unit price $1 million $1 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.6 m
Height 4.8 m 4.5 m
Length 12.1 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or T-2 Buckeye?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-39 Albatros or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 13 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or T-2 Buckeye?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.