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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.
Aero Vodochody L-39NG 2015 / 2018 Upgraded varaint with easier access to engine and tapered wings.
Aero Vodochody F/A-259 Striker 2018 / Variant developed with greater mission capability.

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Supply chain

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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 (5)
Avionics Avionic Components (1) Communications (Airborne) (1) Flight and Data Management (3) Indicators and Instruments (5) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (1)
Power Systems Auxiliary Power (1) Batteries & Accessories (1) Engines (2)
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Components / Structural Components

Evektor-Aerotechnik, a.s. Analysis | News Aircraft Structural Components: Aerodynamic brakes

Airframe Systems / Airframe Assemblies

Evektor-Aerotechnik, a.s. Analysis | News Fuselage Sections: Front fuselage and tail assemblies (L-39NG)
Jihlavan, A.S. Analysis Steering Systems: ; Wing Flaps: Wing flap cylinders
Mason Controls Analysis Aircraft & Helicopter Controllers: Hands-on throttle & flight stick

Airframe Systems / Crew Seating

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. Analysis Ejector Seats: Mk 16 or CZ16H zero/zero ejection seat (L-39NG)

Airframe Systems / Fluid Power

Technometra Cesky Brod A.S. Analysis Hydraulic & Pneumatic Cylinders:

Airframe Systems / Landing Assemblies

Aero Vodochody (Technometra Radotin) Analysis Aircraft Landing Gear: Nose & main landing gear
Jihlavan, A.S. Analysis Hydraulic Brakes: Brakes (L-39 NG); Aircraft Wheels: Wheels for the main and nose undercarriage (L-39NG)

Airframe Systems / Oxygen Systems & Equipment

Air Liquide Analysis Oxygen Generation Systems: Oxygen generation & regulation systems

Airframe Systems / Weapons Systems

ELTA Systems Ltd. (IAI) Analysis Interceptor Fire Control Radar: EL/M-2032 or EL/M-2052 multimode fire control radar (F/A-259)
Honeywell Aerospace Analysis IFF Interrogators: AN/APX-100 IFF (L-159T1)
Leonardo Defence Electronics (Selex) Analysis Interceptor Fire Control Radar: GRIFO multi-mode pulse doppler radar (L-159T1+)
Raytheon Company Missile Systems Analysis Missiles: AIM-9 Sidewinder missile (L-159T1)
Thales Optronics (Bury St Edmunds) Limited Analysis Weapons Countermeasures: VICON 78 series 455 countermeasure dispenser (L-159T1)

Avionics / Avionic Components

BAE Systems Platform Solutions Analysis Radar Receivers: Sky Guardian 200 RWR (L-159T1)

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Radio Communications Equipment: Two ARC-210 radios (L-159T1)

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

BendixKing Analysis Avionics Management Systems: KNR 634A VOR/glideslope/MKR, KDM 706A DME and air data computer (L-159T1)
GE Aviation Systems - Digital Analysis Avionics Management Systems: Integrated avionics processor
Speel Praha s.r.o. Analysis Flight Recorders: AMOS airborne monitoring system

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Astronautics CA Ltd. Analysis Horizontal Situation Indicator: (L-159T1)
Elbit Systems Ltd Analysis Helmet-Mounted Displays (HMD): Targo II HMD (L-39NG)
FreeFlight Systems Analysis | News Radar/Radio Altimeters: RA-4500 radar altimeter (L-39NG)
Honeywell Aerospace Analysis LCD Displays: Dual LCD multi function displays (L-159T1)
ScioTeq Analysis LCD Displays: Cockpit head down displays

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

Honeywell Aerospace Analysis VOR (Omnirange) Receivers: KNR 634A VOR/glidescope/MKR; Distance Measuring Equipment: KDM 706A DME; Inertial Components & Systems: H-746G ring laser gyro INS wih embedded GPS (L-159T1)

Power Systems / Auxiliary Power

PBS Velka Bites Analysis Auxiliary Power Units: Saphir 5F APU

Power Systems / Batteries & Accessories

Saft Analysis | News Nickel-Cadmium Batteries: ULM batteries for engine starting and emergency backup power
Information on this page is compiled from a variety of published sources, and links do not necessarily imply recommendation or confirmation by the airframe manufacturer.