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L-159 ALCA vs SAAB 105

L-159 ALCA vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 936 vs 970 km/h, range 1,570 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 4,635 kg, built 72 vs 192 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
L-159 ALCA SAAB 105
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Saab
First flight 2 August 1997 29 June 1963
Year introduced 2000 1967
Number produced 72 units 192 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.5 m
Height 4.9 m 2.7 m
Length 12.7 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the L-159 ALCA's 936 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the L-159 ALCA's 13,200 meters (43,307 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or SAAB 105?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or SAAB 105?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 33 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.