L-39 Albatros
L-39 Albatros
Training Jets
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
L-39 Albatros
Designation
L-39 Albatros
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Training Jets
Manufacturer
AERO VODOCHODY a.s.
Date of Introduction
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Description
L-39 Albatros is a single-engine, twin-seat, advanced trainer developed as a replacement for L-29 Delfin. It can be powered by either AI-25 (3,972-lb of thrust) or DV-2 (4,850-lb of thrust) turbofan engine. TFE731 turbofan was provided to L-139 Albatros 2000 demonstrator. L-59 variant is powered by DV-2 turbofan engine. The other variants of L-39 differ in the other key areas such avionics, wing configuration, reinforced carriage, etc. L-39ZO and L-39ZA offer a secondary ground attack capability.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Max Speed
752.4 km/h
Range
1750.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Training Jets
Status
Active
Also Known As
L-139 Albatros 2000, L-39C, L-39MS, L-39NG, L-39V, L-39ZA, L-39ZA/ART, L-39ZO, L-59, L-59T, Super Albatros
Origin
Czechia
Contractor
AERO Vodochody a.s.
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1972
Total Production
1,600
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
2
Number of Engines
1
Dimensions — Height
4.7 meter
Dimensions — Length
12.1 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan
9.6 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust
3,972 pound
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
3,500 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
11,000 meter
Performance — Max Range
1,750 kilometer
Speed — Cruise Speed
170 mps
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
209 mps
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Turbofan Engines: AI-25TL (1)
Item 2
Turbofan Engines: TFE731 (1)
Variants
Variant 1
L-39 Albatros
Variant 2
L-159A ALCA
Variant 3
L-159B Albatros II
Variant 4
F/A-259 Striker
Details
Country of Origin
Czech Republic
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000719
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
12.1 m
Width
9.6 m
Height
4.7 m
Weight
3500 kg
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