L-159 ALCA vs M-346 Master
| Czech light combat aircraft, used since the late 20th century, active in NATO led partnership for peace program. | |
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| 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 |
| Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 15 July 2004 |
| Year of introduction | 2015 |
| Number produced | 92 units |
| Average unit price | $40 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 |
| 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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| Wing area | 23.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1092 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,610 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,835 kgf â—‰ |