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L-159 ALCA vs Aermacchi M-345

L-159 ALCA vs Aermacchi M-345 at a glance — top speed 936 vs 740 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,410 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 4,100 kg, built 72 vs 4 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Specifications
L-159 ALCA Aermacchi M-345
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Aermacchi
First flight 2 August 1997 29 December 2016
Year introduced 2000 2020
Number produced 72 units 4 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.5 m
Height 4.9 m 3.7 m
Length 12.7 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,410 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 12,190 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 2,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 1,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Aermacchi M-345?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 196 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Aermacchi M-345?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Aermacchi M-345?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Aermacchi M-345?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Aermacchi M-345?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Aermacchi M-345?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 20 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Aermacchi M-345?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.