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L-159 ALCA vs T-28 Trojan

L-159 ALCA vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 936 vs 552 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 3,856 kg, built 72 vs 1,948 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero North American
First flight 2 August 1997 24 September 1949
Year introduced 2000 1950
Number produced 72 units 1948 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 12.2 m
Height 4.9 m 3.9 m
Length 12.7 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-28 Trojan?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 384 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-28 Trojan?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-28 Trojan?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-28 Trojan?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 50 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.