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L-159 ALCA vs NAMC YS-11

L-159 ALCA vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 936 vs 470 km/h, range 1,570 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 23,500 kg, built 72 vs 182 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
L-159 ALCA NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero NAMC
First flight 2 August 1997 30 August 1962
Year introduced 2000 1965
Number produced 72 units 182 units
Average unit price $9 million $2.2 million
Wing area 18.8 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 32.0 m
Height 4.9 m 9.0 m
Length 12.7 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or NAMC YS-11?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 466 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or NAMC YS-11?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the L-159 ALCA's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the L-159 ALCA's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or NAMC YS-11?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 35 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.