AIRCRAFT PROGRAM
Lift type | Fixed wing | ||
Construction type | Factory-built | ||
Control type | Piloted | ||
Engine type | Turbofan | ||
Application | Fighter, 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.
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. | |
Aero Vodochody L-39NG | 2015 / 2018 | Upgraded varaint with easier access to engine and tapered wings. |
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Components | Structural Components (1) |
Airframe Systems | Airframe Assemblies (3) Crew Seating (1) Fluid Power (1) Landing Assemblies (2) Oxygen Systems & Equipment (1) Weapons Systems (3) |
Avionics | Communications (Airborne) (1) Flight and Data Management (3) Indicators and Instruments (3) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (1) |
Power Systems | Auxiliary Power (1) Batteries & Accessories (1) Engines (2) |