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L-159 ALCA vs S330 / S333

L-159 ALCA vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 936 vs 194 km/h, range 1,570 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,157 kg.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
L-159 ALCA S330 / S333
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Schweizer
First flight 2 August 1997 14 June 1988
Year introduced 2000 1992
Number produced 72 units N/A
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.4 m
Height 4.9 m 3.4 m
Length 12.7 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 590 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or S330 / S333?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 742 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or S330 / S333?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or S330 / S333?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or S330 / S333?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or S330 / S333?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 entered service first in 1992, 8 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.