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HTT-40 vs L-159 ALCA

HTT-40 vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 450 vs 936 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 8,000 kg, built 2 vs 72 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
HTT-40 L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Aero
First flight 1 June 2016 2 August 1997
Year introduced 2026 2000
Number produced 2 units 72 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $9 million
Wing area -- m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.5 m
Height -- m 4.9 m
Length -- m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 486 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which is more expensive, the HTT-40 or L-159 ALCA?
The HTT-40 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the L-159 ALCA at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 26 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.