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L-159 ALCA vs T-6 Texan II

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Beechcraft
First flight 2 August 1997 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2000 2001
Number produced 72 units 850 units
Average unit price $9 million $4.3 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.2 m
Height 4.9 m 3.3 m
Length 12.7 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The L-159 ALCA and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 936 km/h for the L-159 ALCA vs 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II. The L-159 ALCA has an operational range of 1,570 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The L-159 ALCA operates at altitudes up to 13,200 m compared to 9,449 m for the T-6 Texan II. At 8,000 kg MTOW, the L-159 ALCA is 2.8:1 the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.

The L-159 ALCA has been produced in 72 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $9M for the L-159 ALCA vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II first flew 5 years before the L-159 ALCA (1992 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-6 Texan II?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 351 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-6 Texan II?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-6 Texan II?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-6 Texan II?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or T-6 Texan II?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-6 Texan II?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 1 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.