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L-159 ALCA vs T-2 Buckeye

L-159 ALCA vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 936 vs 838 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 5,931 kg, built 72 vs 529 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero North American
First flight 2 August 1997 31 January 1958
Year introduced 2000 1959
Number produced 72 units 529 units
Average unit price $9 million $1 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.6 m
Height 4.9 m 4.5 m
Length 12.7 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-2 Buckeye?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 838 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the L-159 ALCA's 13,200 meters (43,307 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-2 Buckeye?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 5,931 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-2 Buckeye?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or T-2 Buckeye?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the T-2 Buckeye at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 41 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.