Aero L159 ALCA
The Aero L159 ALCA is developed by the Czech Republic as a Light multi-role fighter and lead in fighter trainer. The first L159 (two seater) flew August 4th 1997, and the first single seater on August 18th 1998.
In a fast track the first L159 was delivered in April 2000.
| Developing Nation: | Czech Republic |
| Task: | Light multi-role fighter and lead in fighter trainer |
| First Flight: | - two seater: August 4th 1997 - single seater: August 18th 1998 - first production airframe: October 20th 1999 |
| First Delivery: | April 2000 |
| Crew: | - 1 - 2 in tandem (L 159T) |
| Wing Span: | 9,54 m |
| Wing Area: | 18,8 m² |
| Length: | 12,72 m |
| Height: | 4,77 m |
| Engine (s): | Honeywell/ITEC F124-GA-100 non afterburning turbofan with 28,2 kN thrust (1x) |
| Weight: | 4320 kg |
| Max.Take off weight: | 8000 kg |
| Fuel: | - internal fuel L 159A: 1596 kg - internal fuel L 159B: 1273 kg |
| Max. Speed: | 936 km/h |
| Max. Range: | 2530 km including external fuel |
| Ceiling: | ~14000 m |
| Weapons: | 7 external hard points, up to 2340 kg weaponry like AIM9 sidewinders, AAM’s, AGM-65 Maverick ASM’s, Gun pods, rockets and bombs |
| Extra: | Czech Republic is the only operator up to now (feb. 2004) of the L 159 (72 x) |
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