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L-159 ALCA vs Tecnam P2002

L-159 ALCA vs Tecnam P2002 at a glance — top speed 936 vs 250 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,092 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 598 kg.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Tecnam P2002 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2002
Specifications
L-159 ALCA Tecnam P2002
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Tecnam
First flight 2 August 1997 --
Year introduced 2000 2002
Number produced 72 units N/A
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 11.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.6 m
Height 4.9 m 2.4 m
Length 12.7 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,092 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 3,995 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 598 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 331 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 74 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Tecnam P2002?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2002's 250 km/h, a difference of 686 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Tecnam P2002?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Tecnam P2002's 1,092 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Tecnam P2002?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2002's 3,995 meters (13,106 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Tecnam P2002?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Tecnam P2002?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Tecnam P2002's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Tecnam P2002?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 2 years before the Tecnam P2002 which entered service in 2002.