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L-159 ALCA vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

L-159 ALCA vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 936 vs 333 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,300 kg, built 72 vs 900 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
L-159 ALCA SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 2 August 1997 15 July 1964
Year introduced 2000 1966
Number produced 72 units 900 units
Average unit price $9 million $1.3 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.4 m
Height 4.9 m 2.4 m
Length 12.7 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 603 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 34 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.