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L-159 ALCA vs P180 Avanti

L-159 ALCA vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 936 vs 732 km/h, range 1,570 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 5,489 kg, built 72 vs 246 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
L-159 ALCA P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Piaggio
First flight 2 August 1997 26 September 1986
Year introduced 2000 1990
Number produced 72 units 246 units
Average unit price $9 million $7.7 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 14.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.0 m
Length 12.7 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or P180 Avanti?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 204 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or P180 Avanti?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the P180 Avanti's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or P180 Avanti?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the L-159 ALCA's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or P180 Avanti?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the P180 Avanti at $7.7 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 10 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.