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L-159 ALCA vs Zlin Z 43

L-159 ALCA vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 936 vs 235 km/h, range 1,570 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 8,000 vs 1,350 kg, built 72 vs 144 units.

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
L-159 ALCA Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Zlin
First flight 2 August 1997 10 December 1968
Year introduced 2000 1972
Number produced 72 units 144 units
Average unit price $9 million $100K
Wing area 18.8 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.8 m
Height 4.9 m 2.9 m
Length 12.7 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 610 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 43?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 701 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 43?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 43?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 43?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 43?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 43?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 28 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 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.