Aero L-159 - Specifications - Technical Data (original) (raw)

Aero L-159

Jet Trainer / Ground-Attack Aircraft

AERO L-159 © Karsten Palt
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The Aero L-159 ALCA is a single-engine single-seat light ground-attack and trainer aircraft produced by the Czech manufacturer AERO Vodochody a.s.. The L-159B and L-159T1 are two-seat training aircaft variants.

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.

Propulsion 1 Turbofan Engine
Engine Model Honeywell / ITEC F124-GA-100
Engine Power 28,2 kN 6350 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 NM976 mi.
Empty Weight 4.160 kg 9.171 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight 8.000 kg 17.637 lbs
Wing Span 9,54 m 31 ft 4 in
Wing Area 18,8 m� 202 ft�
Length 12,73 m 41 ft 9 in
Height 4,78 m 15 ft 8 in
First Flight 02.08.1997
Production Status in production
Developed from Aero L-39
Data for (Version) Aero L-159A (L-159B)
Variants L-159A, L-159B, L-159T1