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L-159 ALCA vs Tu-134 Crusty

L-159 ALCA vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 936 vs 950 km/h, range 1,570 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 47,600 kg, built 72 vs 854 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
L-159 ALCA Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Tupolev
First flight 2 August 1997 29 July 1963
Year introduced 2000 1970
Number produced 72 units 854 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 29.0 m
Height 4.9 m 9.0 m
Length 12.7 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the L-159 ALCA's 936 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Tu-134 Crusty?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the L-159 ALCA's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the L-159 ALCA's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 30 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.