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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.