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L-159 ALCA vs Yak-52

L-159 ALCA vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 936 vs 285 km/h, range 1,570 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,305 kg, built 72 vs 1,815 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
L-159 ALCA Yak-52
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Yakovlev
First flight 2 August 1997 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2000 1979
Number produced 72 units 1815 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.3 m
Height 4.9 m 2.7 m
Length 12.7 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 550 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-52?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 651 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-52?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-52?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-52?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-52?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 21 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.