AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs L-39 Albatros

Taiwanese advanced jet trainer, deployed in the 1980s, renowned for its service in the Republic of China Air Force.
Picture of AT-3 Tsu Chiang
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC
First flight 16 September 1980
Year of introduction 1984
Number produced 62 units
Average unit price $4 million
Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
Picture of L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 4 November 1968
Year of introduction 1972
Number produced 2900 units
Average unit price $1 million
Wing area 21.9 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m
Height 4.4 m
Length 12.9 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 14,650 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf
Wing area 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 12.1 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Photo of AT-3 Tsu Chiang by 玄史生.