KT-100 vs L-159 ALCA
KT-100 vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 389 vs 936 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 8,000 kg, built 23 vs 72 units.
Specifications
|
KT-100 |
L-159 ALCA |
| Origin country |
🇰🇷 South Korea |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
KAI |
Aero |
| First flight |
20 July 2011 |
2 August 1997 |
| Year introduced |
2015 |
2000 |
| Number produced |
23 units |
72 units |
| Average unit price |
$570K |
$9 million |
| Wing area |
-- m² |
18.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.3 m |
9.5 m |
| Height |
2.7 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
8.0 m |
12.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
389 km/h |
936 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,900 km |
1,570 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,304 m |
13,200 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,633 kg |
8,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,089 kg |
4,350 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 235 kW
|
1 x 2,871 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the KT-100 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 547 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or L-159 ALCA?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 15 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.
