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L-159 ALCA vs Mi-34 Hermit

L-159 ALCA vs Mi-34 Hermit at a glance — top speed 936 vs 210 km/h, range 1,570 vs 450 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,450 kg, built 72 vs 27 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Mil Mi-34 Hermit military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-34 Hermit
Specifications
L-159 ALCA Mi-34 Hermit
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Mil
First flight 2 August 1997 17 November 1986
Year introduced 2000 1993
Number produced 72 units 27 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.0 m
Height 4.9 m 2.8 m
Length 12.7 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 210 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 450 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,450 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 239 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h, a difference of 726 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Mi-34 Hermit?
The Mi-34 Hermit entered service first in 1993, 7 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Mi-34 Hermit?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.