AERO (2) L-159
AERO (2) L-159
Aircraft
Name:
L-159
Manufacturer:
Body:
Narrow
Wing:
Fixed Wing
Position:
Low wing with wing tip tanks
Tail:
Regular tail, mid set
WTC:
M
APC:
C
Type Code:
L1J
Engine:
Jet
Engine Count:
Single
Position:
In fuselage
Landing gear:
Tricycle retractable
Manufacturered as
AERO (2) Albatros 2
AERO (2) L-159
AERO (2) L-159 Albatros 2
L159
Light multi-role fighter and lead-in trainer. In service since 2000. Advanced development of L-39/139/59 family, with new engine, modern avionics and radar. Operated by Czech Air Force only.
Technical Data
Wing span:
9.50 m
Length:
12.70 m
Height:
4.80 m
Powerplant:
1 x 28 kN Allied Signal ITEC F124-GA-100 turbofan.
Engine Model:
Honeywell TFE731
Indicative Performance Data
Take-Off
V2:
n/a
Distance:
470 m
MTOW:
8000 kg
Initial Climb (to 5000 ft)
IAS:
n/a
ROC:
12200 ft/min
Initial Climb (to FL150)
IAS:
n/a
ROC:
n/a
Initial Climb (to FL240)
IAS:
n/a
ROC:
n/a
MACH Climb
MACH:
n/a
ROC:
n/a
Cruise
TAS:
505 kts
MACH:
n/a
Ceiling:
430
Range:
462 NM
Initial Descent (to FL240)
MACH:
n/a
ROD:
n/a
Descent (to FL100)
IAS:
n/a
ROD:
n/a
Descent (FL100 & below)
IAS:
n/a
MCS:
n/a
ROD:
n/a
Approach
Vapp (IAS):
n/a
Distance:
720 m
