L-159 ALCA vs R22
The L-159 ALCA and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Robinson respectively. The L-159 ALCA reaches 936 km/h — 5.0x the R22's 188 km/h. The L-159 ALCA has an operational range of 1,570 km vs 387 km for the R22. The L-159 ALCA operates at altitudes up to 13,200 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 8,000 kg MTOW, the L-159 ALCA is 13:1 the R22's 621 kg. The L-159 ALCA has been produced in 72 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $9M for the L-159 ALCA vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 22 years before the L-159 ALCA (1975 vs 1997).
| Czech light combat aircraft, used since the late 20th century, active in NATO led partnership for peace program. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 2 August 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 72 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 936 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,570 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,350 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,871 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or R22?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 748 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or R22?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or R22?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or R22?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or R22?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or R22?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 21 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.