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L-159 ALCA vs T-7 Red Hawk

L-159 ALCA vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 936 vs 1,300 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 5,500 kg, built 72 vs 2 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Boeing
First flight 2 August 1997 20 December 2016
Year introduced 2000 2028
Number produced 72 units 2 units
Average unit price $9 million $22 million
Wing area 18.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.0 m
Length 12.7 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the L-159 ALCA's 936 km/h, a difference of 364 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the L-159 ALCA's 13,200 meters (43,307 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-7 Red Hawk?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the L-159 ALCA's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the L-159 ALCA at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-7 Red Hawk?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 28 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-7 Red Hawk?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.