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Hürkus vs L-159 ALCA

Hürkus vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 574 vs 936 km/h, range 1,478 vs 1,570 km, built 18 vs 72 units.

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
Hürkus L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Aero
First flight 29 August 2013 2 August 1997
Year introduced 2016 2000
Number produced 18 units 72 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area -- m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.5 m
Height 3.7 m 4.9 m
Length 11.2 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 362 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Hürkus's 1,478 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Hürkus's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is larger, the Hürkus or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Hürkus's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 16 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.