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L-159 ALCA vs Yak-11 Moose

L-159 ALCA vs Yak-11 Moose at a glance — top speed 936 vs 465 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,280 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 2,500 kg, built 72 vs 4,566 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-11 Moose
Specifications
L-159 ALCA Yak-11 Moose
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Yakovlev
First flight 2 August 1997 10 November 1945
Year introduced 2000 1946
Number produced 72 units 4566 units
Average unit price $9 million $30K
Wing area 18.8 m² 15.4 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.4 m
Height 4.9 m 3.3 m
Length 12.7 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 465 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 2,500 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 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.