Aero Vodochody L-59
trainer, attacker
1986


     
   
     

 

     
   
     

PICTURE GALERY


The L-59 advanced trainer/light attack aircraft featured a new more powerful DV-2 turbofan engine, strengthened airframe, improved escape system, new flight control system with hydraulic actuators, and state-of-the-art avionics including cockpit displays.
The first prototype flew on September 30, 1986. L-59 aircraft are operated by the Czech, Slovak, Egyptian and Tunisian Air Forces. Four underwing pylons and a fix underfuselage gun pod belong to the standard equipment.



Crew: 2
Engine: 1 x DV-2, 2200kg or
AIDC F124-GA-100, 2860kg
Wingspan: 9.54m
Length: 12.20m
Height: 4.77m
Wing area: 18.18m2
Start mass: 7000kg
Empty mass: 4030kg
Max speed: 865kph
Ceiling: 11800m
Range: 1100km
Range w/max.fuel: 2000km
Armament: 1 x 23mm cannon, 500kg of weapons

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