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Aero L 159 ALCA (2
pics)
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Developing Nation: |
Czech Republic |
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Task: |
Light multi-role fighter and
lead in fighter trainer |
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First Flight: |
- two seater:
August 4th 1997
- single seater:
August 18th 1998
- first
production airframe: October 20th 1999 |
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First Delivery: |
April 2000 |
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Crew: |
- 1
- 2 in tandem (L
159T) |
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Wing Span: |
9,54 m |
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Wing Area: |
18,8 m² |
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Length: |
12,72 m |
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Height: |
4,77 m |
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Engine (s): |
Honeywell/ITEC F124-GA-100 non
afterburning turbofan with 28,2 kN thrust (1x) |
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Weight: |
4320 kg |
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Max.Take off weight: |
8000 kg |
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Fuel: |
- internal fuel
L 159A: 1596 kg
- internal fuel
L 159B: 1273 kg |
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Max. Speed: |
936 km/h |
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Max. Range: |
2530 km including external
fuel |
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Ceiling: |
~14000 m |
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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 |
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Extra: |
Czech Republic is the only
operator up to now (feb. 2004) of the L 159 (72 x) |
Research M. v. Leeuwen
©Zijde Aviation Photo Publishing. Laatste update:
10-10-2007
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