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L-159 ALCA vs Robinson R44 Raven

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
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Specifications
L-159 ALCA Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Robinson
First flight 2 August 1997 31 March 1990
Year introduced 2000 1993
Number produced 72 units 6331 units
Average unit price $9 million $600K
Wing area 18.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.0 m
Height 4.9 m 3.3 m
Length 12.7 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 560 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 183 kW
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Overview

The L-159 ALCA and the Robinson R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Robinson respectively.

The L-159 ALCA reaches 936 km/h — 3.9:1 the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The L-159 ALCA has an operational range of 1,570 km vs 560 km for the Robinson R44 Raven. The L-159 ALCA operates at altitudes up to 13,200 m compared to 4,300 m for the Robinson R44 Raven. At 8,000 kg MTOW, the L-159 ALCA is 7.1:1 the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.

The L-159 ALCA has been produced in 72 units vs 6,331 for the Robinson R44 Raven. Unit cost is $9M for the L-159 ALCA vs $0.6M for the Robinson R44 Raven. The Robinson R44 Raven first flew 7 years before the L-159 ALCA (1990 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Robinson R44 Raven?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 696 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Robinson R44 Raven?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Robinson R44 Raven?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Robinson R44 Raven?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Robinson R44 Raven?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or Robinson R44 Raven?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 7 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.