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L-159 ALCA vs T-25 Universal

L-159 ALCA vs T-25 Universal at a glance — top speed 936 vs 300 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,700 kg, built 72 vs 189 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-25 Universal
Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-25 Universal
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Neiva
First flight 2 August 1997 29 April 1966
Year introduced 2000 1971
Number produced 72 units 189 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.0 m
Height 4.9 m 3.0 m
Length 12.7 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 1,150 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 220 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-25 Universal?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the T-25 Universal's 300 km/h, a difference of 636 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-25 Universal?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-25 Universal?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the T-25 Universal's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-25 Universal?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-25 Universal?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the T-25 Universal's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal entered service first in 1971, 29 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has been produced in greater numbers with 189 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.