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Fuji T-7 vs L-159 ALCA

Fuji T-7 vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — max takeoff weight 1,585 vs 8,000 kg, built 49 vs 72 units.

Fuji T-7 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-7
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
Fuji T-7 L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Aero
First flight 1 January 2002 2 August 1997
Year introduced 2003 2000
Number produced 49 units 72 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 16.5 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.5 m
Height 3.0 m 4.9 m
Length 8.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 936 km/h
Operational range -- km 1,570 km
Service ceiling -- m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,585 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the Fuji T-7 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Fuji T-7's 1,585 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-7 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Fuji T-7's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-7 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 3 years before the Fuji T-7 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-7 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 49 units of the Fuji T-7.