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L-159 ALCA vs T-33 Shooting Star

L-159 ALCA vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 936 vs 970 km/h, range 1,570 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 6,832 kg, built 72 vs 6,557 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Lockheed
First flight 2 August 1997 22 March 1948
Year introduced 2000 1948
Number produced 72 units 6557 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.8 m
Height 4.9 m 3.6 m
Length 12.7 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the L-159 ALCA's 936 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the L-159 ALCA's 13,200 meters (43,307 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-33 Shooting Star?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 6,832 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-33 Shooting Star?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 52 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.