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L-159 ALCA vs SW-4 Puszczyk

L-159 ALCA vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 936 vs 260 km/h, range 1,570 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,800 kg, built 72 vs 40 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
L-159 ALCA SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero PZL-Świdnik
First flight 2 August 1997 29 October 1996
Year introduced 2000 2002
Number produced 72 units 40 units
Average unit price $9 million $700K
Wing area 18.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.0 m
Height 4.9 m 3.1 m
Length 12.7 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 790 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 676 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 10.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 2 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.