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JL-10 vs L-159 ALCA

JL-10 vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 936 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 8,000 kg, built 20 vs 72 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
JL-10 L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Aero
First flight 26 March 2006 2 August 1997
Year introduced 2013 2000
Number produced 20 units 72 units
Average unit price $15 million $9 million
Wing area -- m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.5 m
Height 4.8 m 4.9 m
Length 12.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or L-159 ALCA?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the L-159 ALCA's 936 km/h, a difference of 779 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or L-159 ALCA?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or L-159 ALCA?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the L-159 ALCA's 13,200 meters (43,307 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or L-159 ALCA?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the L-159 ALCA's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the JL-10's 12.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or L-159 ALCA?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the L-159 ALCA at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 13 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.