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L-159 ALCA vs Po-2 Mule

L-159 ALCA vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 936 vs 152 km/h, range 1,570 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,350 kg, built 72 vs 33,000 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
L-159 ALCA Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Polikarpov
First flight 2 August 1997 24 June 1927
Year introduced 2000 1929
Number produced 72 units 33000 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.4 m
Height 4.9 m 3.1 m
Length 12.7 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 630 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Po-2 Mule?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 784 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Po-2 Mule?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Po-2 Mule?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Po-2 Mule?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Po-2 Mule?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 71 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.