L-159B Albatros II
L-159B Albatros II
Training Jets
Basic Information
Name
L-159B Albatros II
Designation
L-159B Albatros II
Alternate Designation
L-159BAT
Equipment Type
Training Jets
Manufacturer
AERO Vodochody a.s.
Date of Introduction
2004
Description
The L-159 is an improved variant adding western technology, avionics and weapons to the L-39 Albatros aircraft. It is powered by a Honeywell F124-GA-100 turbofan engine rated at 6,300 pounds of thrust. L-159B is a two-seat derivative of L-159A aircraft. It provides training and light ground attack as secondary capability. L-159B entered service in 2004. The L-159BAT (B from A for training) is a converted single-seat L-159A aircraft into a twin-seat L-159B trainer. In late 2005 the Czech Ministry of Defense ordered four L-159BAT aircraft.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Max Speed
936.0 km/h
Wingspan
9.50 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Training Jets
Status
Active
Also Known As
L-159BAT
Origin
Czechia
Contractor
AERO Vodochody a.s.
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2004
Total Production
28
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
2
Number of Engines
1
Dimensions — Height
4.9 meter
Dimensions — Length
12.7 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan
9.5 meter
Mass — Empty Weight
4,350 kilogram
Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust
6,300 pound
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
8,000 kilogram
Mass — Payload
2,700 kilogram
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
260 mps
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Fighter Aircraft Engines: F124 (1)
Item 2
Radar Systems: Grifo L (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
12.7 m
Width
9.5 m
Height
4.9 m
Weight
8000 kg
Operators (2)
Czech Republic
Iraq
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