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Aero Vodochody L-159

Lift typeFixed wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurbofan
ApplicationFighter, Trainer
Final assembly Prague (Vodochody)
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Low wing single turbofan advanced trainer and light combat aircraft. Includes two seat T1 variant, T2 (with wet wings) and L-39NG variant. Also multirole fighter variant F/A-259 Striker.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Aero Vodochody L-159 1997 / 1999 Two-seat, low-wing aircraft with redesigned nose, longer fuselage, and permenant wingtip fuel tanks; current baseline variant: L-159T1. Also known as L-159 ALCA.
Aero Vodochody L-39 Skyfox 2015 / 2018 Upgraded varaint with easier access to engine and tapered wings, formerly L-39NG.
Aero Vodochody F/A-259 Striker 2018 / Variant developed with greater mission capability.

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