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Kawasaki T-4 vs L-159 ALCA

Kawasaki T-4 vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 936 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 8,000 kg, built 200 vs 72 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Aero
First flight 29 July 1985 2 August 1997
Year introduced 1988 2000
Number produced 200 units 72 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.5 m
Height 4.6 m 4.9 m
Length 13.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-159 ALCA?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the L-159 ALCA's 936 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-159 ALCA?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-159 ALCA?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the L-159 ALCA's 13,200 meters (43,307 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-159 ALCA?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the L-159 ALCA's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-159 ALCA?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 12 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or L-159 ALCA?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.