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L-159 ALCA vs Pilatus PC-24

L-159 ALCA vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 936 vs 787 km/h, range 1,570 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 8,005 kg, built 72 vs 100 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
L-159 ALCA Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Pilatus
First flight 2 August 1997 11 May 2015
Year introduced 2000 2018
Number produced 72 units 100 units
Average unit price $9 million $12 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 17.0 m
Height 4.9 m 5.3 m
Length 12.7 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Pilatus PC-24?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 149 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the L-159 ALCA's 13,200 meters (43,307 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the L-159 ALCA's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the L-159 ALCA's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the L-159 ALCA at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Pilatus PC-24?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 18 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.