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Fuji T-1 vs L-159 ALCA

Fuji T-1 vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 925 vs 936 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 8,000 kg, built 66 vs 72 units.

Fuji T-1 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-1
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
Fuji T-1 L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Aero
First flight 1 January 1958 2 August 1997
Year introduced 1961 2000
Number produced 66 units 72 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 22.2 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 9.5 m
Height 4.1 m 4.9 m
Length 12.1 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 925 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 14,400 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 2,420 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 18 kN 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-1 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Fuji T-1's 925 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-1 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Fuji T-1's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-1 or L-159 ALCA?
The Fuji T-1 has a higher service ceiling at 14,400 meters (47,244 ft) compared to the L-159 ALCA's 13,200 meters (43,307 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-1 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Fuji T-1's 5,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-1 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Fuji T-1's 12.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-1 or L-159 ALCA?
The Fuji T-1 entered service first in 1961, 39 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-1 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 66 units of the Fuji T-1.