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L-39C · Length
Single sourceL-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | L-39C | T-34C Turbo-Mentor |
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| Variant description | L-39C (C for Cvičná – training)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C Standard basic trainer for Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia and export. Originally designated L-39, but renamed L-39C when later variants appeared. Two pylons under wing. Approximately 2,260 built.[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | T-34C Turbo-Mentor[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor Two-seat primary trainer, fitted with a turboprop engine.[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor |
| Airfoil | NACA 64A012 modified[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
| Never exceed speed | 980 km/h (610 mph, 530 kn) / M0.8 |
12.13 m (39 ft 10 in)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
39.8 ft[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
T-34C · Length
Single source28 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (8.750 m)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single source9.46 m (31 ft 0 in)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
31.04[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
T-34C · Wingspan
Single source33 ft 3 + 7 ⁄ 8 in (10.157 m)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
L-39C · Height
Single sourceL-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single source4.77 m (15 ft 8 in)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
15.49 ft[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
T-34C · Height
Single source9 ft 7 in (2.92 m)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
Empty; L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single sourceMaximum take-off; L-39C · Max takeoff weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single source3,455 kg (7,617 lb)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
4,700 kg (10,362 lb)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
10,360 lbs[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
Empty; T-34C · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; T-34C · Max takeoff weight
Single sourceMaximum; L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C · at 5,000 m (16,000 ft)
Single source750 km/h (470 mph, 400 kn) at 5,000 m (16,000 ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
Cruise; T-34C · at 17,000 ft (5,200 m) (max cruise)
Single source214 kn (246 mph, 396 km/h) at 17,000 ft (5,200 m) (max cruise)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
Ferry; L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C · internal and external fuel
Single sourceL-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C · internal fuel
Single source1,100 km (680 mi, 590 nmi)(internal fuel)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
1,750 km (1,090 mi, 940 nmi) (internal and external fuel)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
991 nm[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
T-34C · at 180 kn (210 mph; 330 km/h) and 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
Single source708 nmi (815 mi, 1,311 km) at 180 kn (210 mph; 330 km/h) and 20,000 ft (6,100 m)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
T-34C · 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 A-25 turboprop , 550 shp (
Single source1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 A-25 turboprop , 550 shp (410 kW)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C · 1 × Ivchenko AI-25TL turbofan engine thrust
Single source1 × Ivchenko AI-25TL turbofan engine, 16.87 kN (3,790 lbf) thrust[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single sourceL-39C · Wing Area
Single source18.8 m 2 (202 sq ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
202.4 ft 2[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
T-34C · Wing area
Single source179.6 sq ft (16.69 m 2 )[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single sourceL-39C · Service ceiling
Single source11,000 m (36,000 ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
36,000 ft[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
T-34C · Service ceiling
Single source30,000 ft (9,100 m)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
280 kn (320 mph, 520 km/h)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor |
| Endurance | two hours and 30 minutes (internal fuel), three hours and 50 minutes (internal and external fuel)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
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| Time to altitude | 5,000 m (16,000 ft) in 5 minutes[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
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| Wing loading | 250 kg/m 2 (51 lb/sq ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
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| Thrust/weight | 0.37[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
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| Take-off roll | 530 m (1,740 ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
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| Landing roll | 650 m (2,130 ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
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| Hardpoints | Up to 284 kg (626 lb) of stores on two external hardpoints[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | 4 with a capacity of 600 lb (272 kg) inner, 300 lb (136 kg) outer, 1,200 lb (544 kg) total[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor |
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| Manufacturer | Aero Vodochody[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2) | Beechcraft[source]Manufacturer of the explicitly named T-34C Turbo-Mentor only. Beechcraft[source]T-34C Turbo-Mentor |
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| Country of origin | Czechoslovakia[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2) | USA[source]T-34C Turbo-Mentor |
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| Engine | Ivchenko AI-25TL[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2) | — |
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| Thurst (mil) | 3,800 lbs[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2) | — |
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| Vne | 530 kts[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2) | — |
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| Climb Rate (Sea Level) | 4,100 fpm[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2) | — |
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| Fuel capacity | — | 130 US gal (110 imp gal; 490 L)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor |
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| Propellers | — | 3-bladed Hartzell constant-speed[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor |
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| Stall speed | — | 53 kn (61 mph, 98 km/h) (flaps down, power off)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor |
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| g limits | — | +6, -3[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor |
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