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L-159 ALCA vs T-45 Goshawk

L-159 ALCA vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 936 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 6,387 kg, built 72 vs 221 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero McDonnell Douglas
First flight 2 August 1997 16 April 1988
Year introduced 2000 1992
Number produced 72 units 221 units
Average unit price $9 million $21 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.4 m
Height 4.9 m 4.1 m
Length 12.7 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the L-159 ALCA's 936 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-45 Goshawk?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-45 Goshawk?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-45 Goshawk?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-45 Goshawk?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the L-159 ALCA at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 8 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.