Aero L-159
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L-159
Jet Trainer / Ground-Attack Aircraft
The Aero L-159 ALCA is a single-engine single-seat light ground-attack and trainer aircraft built by the Czech manufacturer AERO Vodochody a.s.. The L-159B and L-159T1 are two-seat training aircaft variants.
| Crew | 1 (2) | |
| Propulsion | 1 Turbofan Engine | |
| Engine Model | AlliedSignal / ITEC F124-GA-100 | |
| Engine Power | 28,2 kN | 6340 lbf |
| Speed | 935 km/h | 505 kts 581 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 13.198 m | 43.300 ft |
| Rate of climb | 2880 m/min | 9450 ft/min |
| Range | 1.570 km | 848 NM 976 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 4.160 kg | 9.171 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 8.000 kg | 17.637 lbs |
| Wing Span | 9,54 m | 31,3 ft |
| Wing Area | 18,8 m² | 202 ft² |
| Length | 12,73 m | 41,8 ft |
| Height | 4,78 m | 15,7 ft |
| First Flight | 02.08.1997 | |
| Production Status | in production | |
| Developed from | Aero L-39 | |
| ICAO Code | L159 | |
| Data for (Version) | Aero L-159A (L-159B) | |
| Variants | L-159A, L-159B, L-159T1 | |
Remarks
The Aero L-159 is a development of the Aero L-39 Albatros. ALCA stands for Advanced Light Combat Aircraft. The variant L-159T1 is a two-seat trainer modification of the L-159A for use by the Czech Air Force.
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