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Aero L-159 ALCA
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AeroL-159ALCA

Advanced Jet Trainers (Lead-In) · 1997
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AeroL-159ALCA

Aero L-159 ALCA
Aero L-159 ALCA Photo: Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Training Fidelity
55
Performance
50
Embedded Simulation
45
Light-Attack Capability
65
Handling
70
Reliability
65
Operating Cost
70
Versatility
75
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ManufacturerAERO Vodochody Aerospace
CategoryAdvanced Jet Trainers (Lead-In)
In service1997–2003
Operators7 countries
Quantity159
Data Quality86%
59
Advanced Jet Trainers (Lead-In) MASS Rating
11/11
All-Time
Advanced Jet Trainers (Lead-In) · 10 axes scored
Training Fidelity
55
Performance
50
Embedded Simulation
45
Light-Attack Capability
65
Handling
70
Reliability
65
Operating Cost
70
Versatility
75
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the advanced jet trainers (lead-in) category.
01 / Overview
Aero L-159 ALCA
Prime contractor
Production
1997–2003
Quantity
159
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ADVANCED JET TRAINERS (LEAD-IN)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
advanced jet trainers (lead-in) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the advanced jet trainers (lead-in) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • Crew (seats)1
◈Powerplant1MOD.1
  • Engine TypeHoneywell/ITEC F124-GA-100
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Top Speed907 km/h
  • Service Ceiling13,200 m
  • Rate of Climb62 m/s
◇Training Features1MOD.1
  • Hardpoints7
◆Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Length12.72 m
  • Height4.87 m
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built159
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1997Production started
  2. 2003Production ended
  3. 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
29
years in service
6
years in production
159
units produced
7
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
AERO L-159 ALCA · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
06 / MASS Score
ADVANCED JET TRAINERS (LEAD-IN) RANKING Advanced Jet Trainers (Lead-In)
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theAdvanced Jet Trainers (Lead-In)category.
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