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L-159 ALCA vs T-34 Mentor

L-159 ALCA vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 936 vs 396 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 4,300 kg, built 72 vs 2,300 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Beechcraft
First flight 2 August 1997 2 December 1948
Year introduced 2000 1953
Number produced 72 units 2300 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.2 m
Height 4.9 m 2.9 m
Length 12.7 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-34 Mentor?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-34 Mentor?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-34 Mentor?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-34 Mentor?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the T-34 Mentor's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-34 Mentor?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 47 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.