L-159 ALCA vs Yak-11 Moose

The L-159 ALCA and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Yakovlev respectively. The L-159 ALCA reaches 936 km/h — 2.0x the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h. The L-159 ALCA has an operational range of 1,570 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The L-159 ALCA operates at altitudes up to 13,200 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. At 8,000 kg MTOW, the L-159 ALCA is 3.2x the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg. The L-159 ALCA has been produced in 72 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $9M for the L-159 ALCA vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 52 years before the L-159 ALCA (1945 vs 1997).

Czech light combat aircraft, used since the late 20th century, active in NATO led partnership for peace program.
Aero L-159 ALCA Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 2 August 1997
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 72 units
Average unit price $9 million
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $0.0 million
Wing area 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m
Height 4.9 m
Length 12.7 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf
Wing area 15.4 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 8.5 m
Maximum speed 465 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km
Service ceiling 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg
Empty weight 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 471 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-11 Moose?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 54 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.