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L-159 ALCA vs L-39 Albatros

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
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Specifications
L-159 ALCA L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Aero
First flight 2 August 1997 4 November 1968
Year introduced 2000 1972
Number produced 72 units 2900 units
Average unit price $9 million $1 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.5 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 12.7 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or L-39 Albatros?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 186 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or L-39 Albatros?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or L-39 Albatros?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or L-39 Albatros?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or L-39 Albatros?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or L-39 Albatros?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 28 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.