Hawk vs L-159 ALCA

British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide.
Picture of Hawk
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 21 August 1974
Year of introduction 1976
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $18 million
Czech light combat aircraft, used since the late 20th century, active in NATO led partnership for peace program.
Picture of L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 2 August 1997
Year of introduction 2000
Number produced 72 units
Average unit price $9 million
Wing area 16.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 11.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1190 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,635 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf â—‰
Wing area 18.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.5 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 12.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 936 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,530 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,350 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,871 kgf â—‰
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