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L-159 ALCA vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero KAI
First flight 2 August 1997 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2000 2005
Number produced 72 units 200 units
Average unit price $9 million $25 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.2 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 12.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Overview

The L-159 ALCA and the T-50 Golden Eagle are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 936 km/h for the L-159 ALCA vs 1,840 km/h for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The L-159 ALCA has an operational range of 1,570 km vs 1,851 km for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 13,200 m for the L-159 ALCA.

The L-159 ALCA has been produced in 72 units vs 200 for the T-50 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $9M for the L-159 ALCA vs $25M for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The L-159 ALCA first flew 5 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle (1997 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the L-159 ALCA's 936 km/h, a difference of 904 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the L-159 ALCA's 13,200 meters (43,307 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the L-159 ALCA's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the L-159 ALCA's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the L-159 ALCA at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 5 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.