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L-159 ALCA vs T-67 Firefly

L-159 ALCA vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 936 vs 282 km/h, range 1,570 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,157 kg, built 72 vs 250 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Slingsby
First flight 2 August 1997 12 March 1974
Year introduced 2000 1974
Number produced 72 units 250 units
Average unit price $9 million $500K
Wing area 18.8 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.7 m
Height 4.9 m 2.4 m
Length 12.7 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 753 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-67 Firefly?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 654 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-67 Firefly?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-67 Firefly?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-67 Firefly?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-67 Firefly?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or T-67 Firefly?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 26 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.