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L-159 ALCA vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

L-159 ALCA vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 936 vs 590 km/h, range 1,570 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 5,057 kg, built 72 vs 52 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero AIDC
First flight 2 August 1997 23 November 1973
Year introduced 2000 1976
Number produced 72 units 52 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 12.2 m
Height 4.9 m 3.7 m
Length 12.7 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 346 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 5,057 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 24 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.