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EMB 312 Tucano vs L-159 ALCA

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
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Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Aero
First flight 16 August 1980 2 August 1997
Year introduced 1983 2000
Number produced 624 units 72 units
Average unit price $1.7 million $9 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.5 m
Height 3.4 m 4.9 m
Length 9.9 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the L-159 ALCA are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Aero respectively.

The L-159 ALCA reaches 936 km/h — 2.1:1 the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,570 km for the L-159 ALCA. The L-159 ALCA operates at altitudes up to 13,200 m compared to 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano. At 8,000 kg MTOW, the L-159 ALCA is 2.5:1 the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 72 for the L-159 ALCA. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $9M for the L-159 ALCA. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 17 years before the L-159 ALCA (1980 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 488 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-159 ALCA?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the EMB 312 Tucano at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-159 ALCA?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 17 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or L-159 ALCA?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.