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L-159 ALCA vs T-5 Brave Eagle

Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
KAI T-5 Brave Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-5 Brave Eagle
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Specifications
L-159 ALCA T-5 Brave Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero KAI
First flight 2 August 1997 10 June 2020
Year introduced 2000 2021
Number produced 72 units 17 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.6 m
Length 12.7 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 936 km/h 1030 km/h
Operational range 1,570 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 13,200 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,350 kg 4,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Overview

The L-159 ALCA and the T-5 Brave Eagle are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 936 km/h for the L-159 ALCA vs 1,030 km/h for the T-5 Brave Eagle. The L-159 ALCA has an operational range of 1,570 km vs 1,350 km for the T-5 Brave Eagle. The L-159 ALCA operates at altitudes up to 13,200 m compared to 13,000 m for the T-5 Brave Eagle.

The L-159 ALCA has been produced in 72 units vs 17 for the T-5 Brave Eagle. The L-159 ALCA first flew 23 years before the T-5 Brave Eagle (1997 vs 2020).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-159 ALCA or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,030 km/h compared to the L-159 ALCA's 936 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-159 ALCA or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-159 ALCA or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-159 ALCA or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the L-159 ALCA or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the L-159 ALCA's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-159 ALCA or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 21 years before the T-5 Brave Eagle which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-159 ALCA or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 17 units of the T-5 Brave Eagle.