L-29 Delfin
L-29 Delfin
Training Jets
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
L-29 Delfin
Designation
L-29 Delfin
Alternate Designation
L-29A, L-29R, Maya
Equipment Type
Training Jets
Manufacturer
AERO Vodochody a.s.
Date of Introduction
1963
Description
Czech Republic's Aero L-29 Delfin is a single-engine, two-seat turbojet trainer developed for the Soviet Union. Entered service in the early 1960s. It was sold as an advanced trainer to Warsaw Pact nations, except Poland, and other international customers. L-29A was a single-seat version and L-29R a dedicated ground attack variant. NATO dubbed L-29 as 'Maya'.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Max Speed
752.4 km/h
Range
1750.0 km
Service Ceiling
11000 m
Wingspan
9.60 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Training Jets
Status
Active
Also Known As
L-29A, L-29R, Maya
Origin
Czechia
Contractor
AERO Vodochody a.s.
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1963
Total Production
3,600
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
2
Number of Engines
1
Dimensions — Height
4.7 meter
Dimensions — Length
12.1 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan
9.6 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust
3,800 pound
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
3,500 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
11,000 meter
Performance — Max Range
1,750 kilometer
Speed — Cruise Speed
170 mps
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
209 mps
Details
Country of Origin
Czech Republic
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000720
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
12.1 m
Width
9.6 m
Height
4.7 m
Weight
3500 kg
Operators (19)
Russia
United States
Germany
Ukraine
South Africa
Czech Republic
Angola
Bulgaria
Egypt
Georgia
Hungary
Indonesia
Iraq
Mali
Nigeria
Romania
Slovakia
Syria
Uganda
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