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L-159 ALCA vs T-39 Sabreliner

L-159 ALCA vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 936 vs 885 km/h, range 1,570 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 8,056 kg, built 72 vs 200 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero North American
First flight 2 August 1997 16 September 1958
Year introduced 2000 1962
Number produced 72 units 200 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 13.6 m
Height 4.9 m 4.9 m
Length 12.7 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-39 Sabreliner?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-39 Sabreliner?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the L-159 ALCA's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the L-159 ALCA's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 38 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.