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L-159 ALCA vs TB-30 Epsilon

L-159 ALCA vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 936 vs 356 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,250 kg, built 72 vs 19 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
L-159 ALCA TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Socata
First flight 2 August 1997 22 December 1979
Year introduced 2000 1984
Number produced 72 units 19 units
Average unit price $9 million $1 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 7.9 m
Height 4.9 m 2.7 m
Length 12.7 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 580 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or TB-30 Epsilon?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.