Hawk vs L-159 ALCA
Hawk vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 936 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 8,000 kg, built 1,000 vs 72 units.
Specifications
|
Hawk |
L-159 ALCA |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
British Aerospace |
Aero |
| First flight |
21 August 1974 |
2 August 1997 |
| Year introduced |
1976 |
2000 |
| Number produced |
1000 units |
72 units |
| Average unit price |
$18 million |
$9 million |
| Wing area |
16.7 m² |
18.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.4 m |
9.5 m |
| Height |
4.1 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
11.9 m |
12.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
1028 km/h |
936 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,520 km |
1,570 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
13,200 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,340 kg |
8,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,635 kg |
4,350 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 2,420 kgf
|
1 x 2,871 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the Hawk or L-159 ALCA?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the L-159 ALCA's 936 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or L-159 ALCA?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or L-159 ALCA?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the L-159 ALCA's 13,200 meters (43,307 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or L-159 ALCA?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the L-159 ALCA's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or L-159 ALCA?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the L-159 ALCA at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or L-159 ALCA?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 24 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or L-159 ALCA?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.
