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L-159 ALCA vs Yak-152

L-159 ALCA vs Yak-152 at a glance — top speed 936 vs 500 km/h, range 1,570 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,490 kg, built 72 vs 4 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Yakovlev Yak-152 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-152
Specifications
L-159 ALCA Yak-152
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Yakovlev
First flight 2 August 1997 29 September 2016
Year introduced 2000 --
Number produced 72 units 4 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.8 m
Height 4.9 m 2.5 m
Length 12.7 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 500 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,490 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 370 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-152?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Yak-152's 500 km/h, a difference of 436 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-152?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Yak-152's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-152?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Yak-152's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-152?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Yak-152's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-152?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Yak-152's 7.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-152?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-152.