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L-159 ALCA vs Lasta-95

L-159 ALCA vs Lasta-95 at a glance — top speed 936 vs 345 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,160 km, built 72 vs 37 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
UTVA Lasta-95 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 Lasta-95
Specifications
L-159 ALCA Lasta-95
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇸 Serbia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero UTVA
First flight 2 August 1997 2 September 1985
Year introduced 2000 2010
Number produced 72 units 37 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.7 m
Height 4.9 m -- m
Length 12.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 345 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,160 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 888 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Lasta-95?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Lasta-95's 345 km/h, a difference of 591 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Lasta-95?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Lasta-95's 1,160 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Lasta-95?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Lasta-95's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Lasta-95?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 10 years before the Lasta-95 which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Lasta-95?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 37 units of the Lasta-95.