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L-90 Redigo vs L-159 ALCA

L-90 Redigo vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 354 vs 936 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 1,900 vs 8,000 kg, built 31 vs 72 units.

Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
L-90 Redigo L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet Aero
First flight 12 February 1985 2 August 1997
Year introduced 1991 2000
Number produced 31 units 72 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 14.8 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.5 m
Height 3.2 m 4.9 m
Length 8.5 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 6,340 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,900 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 970 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 340 kW 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-90 Redigo or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the L-90 Redigo's 354 km/h, a difference of 582 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-90 Redigo or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-90 Redigo or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the L-90 Redigo's 6,340 meters (20,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-90 Redigo or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the L-90 Redigo's 1,900 kg.
Which is larger, the L-90 Redigo or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the L-90 Redigo's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-90 Redigo or L-159 ALCA?
The L-90 Redigo entered service first in 1991, 9 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-90 Redigo or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.