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L-159 ALCA vs Yak-130 Mitten

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-130 Mitten
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Specifications
L-159 ALCA Yak-130 Mitten
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Yakovlev
First flight 2 August 1997 26 May 1996
Year introduced 2000 2010
Number produced 72 units 186 units
Average unit price $9 million $18 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.8 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 12.7 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 10,290 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 4,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 2 x 2,500 kgf
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Overview

The L-159 ALCA and the Yak-130 Mitten are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 936 km/h for the L-159 ALCA vs 1,060 km/h for the Yak-130 Mitten. The L-159 ALCA has an operational range of 1,570 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-130 Mitten. The L-159 ALCA operates at altitudes up to 13,200 m compared to 12,500 m for the Yak-130 Mitten.

The L-159 ALCA has been produced in 72 units vs 186 for the Yak-130 Mitten. Unit cost is $9M for the L-159 ALCA vs $18M for the Yak-130 Mitten. The Yak-130 Mitten first flew 1 years before the L-159 ALCA (1996 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the L-159 ALCA's 936 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-130 Mitten?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the L-159 ALCA's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-130 Mitten?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the L-159 ALCA at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-130 Mitten?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 10 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has been produced in greater numbers with 186 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.