L-159 ALCA vs Zlin Z 42
L-159 ALCA vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 936 vs 230 km/h, range 1,570 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 920 kg, built 72 vs 57 units.
Specifications
|
L-159 ALCA |
Zlin Z 42 |
| Origin country |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Aero |
Zlin |
| First flight |
2 August 1997 |
17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced |
2000 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
72 units |
57 units |
| Average unit price |
$9 million |
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| Wing area |
18.8 m² |
13.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.5 m |
9.1 m |
| Height |
4.9 m |
2.7 m |
| Length |
12.7 m |
7.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
936 km/h |
230 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,570 km |
530 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,200 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,000 kg |
920 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,350 kg |
600 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 2,871 kgf
|
1 x 134 kW
|
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Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 42?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 706 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 42?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 42?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 42?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 42?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 30 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 42?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.
