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Aero L-39 Albatros

Aero Vodochody · Advanced Jet Trainer / Light Attack / Advanced Jet Training · Czech Republic · Cold War (1970–1991)

Aero L-39 Albatros — Advanced Jet Trainer / Light Attack / Advanced Jet Training
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The Aero L-39 Albatros is a high-performance jet trainer designed and produced by Aero Vodochody in the Czech Republic. In addition to performing basic and advanced pilot training, it has also flown combat missions in a light-attack role. Despite its manufacturing origin in the Warsaw Pact, the L-39 never received a NATO reporting name.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Trainer
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Czech Republic
Manufacturer
Aero Vodochody
Operator
40+ nations worldwide
Primary Role
Advanced Jet Trainer / Light Attack / Advanced Jet Training
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1971
Produced
2900
Propulsion
Turbofan
Engine
1x Ivchenko AI-25TL turbofan
Thrust / Power
3,792 lbf
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
39.8
Wingspan (ft)
31
Empty Weight (lb)
7606
MTOW (lb)
10362
Service Ceiling (ft)
37730
Range (mi)
683
Max Speed (mph)
466
Max Speed (Mach)
0.61
Armament
Gunpod; bombs; rockets; light attack role