Jet Provost vs L-159 ALCA
Jet Provost vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 707 vs 936 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 8,000 kg.
Specifications
|
Jet Provost |
L-159 ALCA |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
BAC |
Aero |
| First flight |
26 June 1954 |
2 August 1997 |
| Year introduced |
1955 |
2000 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
72 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$9 million |
| Wing area |
19.9 m² |
18.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.8 m |
9.5 m |
| Height |
3.1 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
10.4 m |
12.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
707 km/h |
936 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,445 km |
1,570 km |
| Service ceiling |
11,200 m |
13,200 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,173 kg |
8,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,217 kg |
4,350 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 1,134 kgf
|
1 x 2,871 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the Jet Provost or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 229 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or L-159 ALCA?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 45 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
