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L-159 ALCA vs TS-11 Iskra

L-159 ALCA vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 936 vs 720 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 3,840 kg, built 72 vs 424 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
L-159 ALCA TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero PZL Mielec
First flight 2 August 1997 5 February 1960
Year introduced 2000 1964
Number produced 72 units 424 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.1 m
Height 4.9 m 3.5 m
Length 12.7 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or TS-11 Iskra?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 720 km/h, a difference of 216 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or TS-11 Iskra?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or TS-11 Iskra?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or TS-11 Iskra?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or TS-11 Iskra?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 36 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.