L-159 ALCA vs L-39 Albatros

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
Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
Picture of L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 4 November 1968
Year of introduction 1972
Number produced 2900 units
Average unit price $1 million
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—‰
3-view profile of L-159 ALCA
Wing area 18.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.5 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 12.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 750 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,459 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of L-39 Albatros

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