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L-159 ALCA vs PZL-130 Orlik

L-159 ALCA vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 936 vs 550 km/h, range 1,570 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 2,950 kg, built 72 vs 59 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
L-159 ALCA PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero PZL
First flight 2 August 1997 24 October 1983
Year introduced 2000 1994
Number produced 72 units 59 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.0 m
Height 4.9 m 3.5 m
Length 12.7 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or PZL-130 Orlik?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 386 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or PZL-130 Orlik?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or PZL-130 Orlik?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or PZL-130 Orlik?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik entered service first in 1994, 6 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or PZL-130 Orlik?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.