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L-159 ALCA vs T-35 Pillan

L-159 ALCA vs T-35 Pillan at a glance — top speed 936 vs 311 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,093 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,338 kg, built 72 vs 154 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
ENAER T-35 Pillan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇱 T-35 Pillan
Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-35 Pillan
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇨🇱 Chile
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero ENAER
First flight 2 August 1997 6 March 1981
Year introduced 2000 1984
Number produced 72 units 154 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 13.7 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.8 m
Height 4.9 m 2.6 m
Length 12.7 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,093 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 5,840 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,338 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 930 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-35 Pillan?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the T-35 Pillan's 311 km/h, a difference of 625 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-35 Pillan?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,093 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-35 Pillan?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the T-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-35 Pillan?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-35 Pillan?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the T-35 Pillan's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan has been produced in greater numbers with 154 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.