L-159 ALCA vs Yak-18 Max
L-159 ALCA vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 936 vs 300 km/h, range 1,570 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,320 kg.
Specifications
|
L-159 ALCA |
Yak-18 Max |
| Origin country |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Aero |
Yakovlev |
| First flight |
2 August 1997 |
1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced |
2000 |
1946 |
| Number produced |
72 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$9 million |
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| Wing area |
18.8 m² |
17.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.5 m |
10.6 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
3.4 m |
| Length |
12.7 m |
8.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
936 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,570 km |
700 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,200 m |
5,060 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,000 kg |
1,320 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,350 kg |
1,025 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 2,871 kgf
|
1 x 224 kW
|
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Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-18 Max?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Yak-18 Max's 300 km/h, a difference of 636 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-18 Max?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-18 Max?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-18 Max?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-18 Max?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 54 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
