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Aero L 159 ALCA Albatross |
Aero L 159 ALCA Albatross |
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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 4, 1997.
- single
seater: August 18, 1998.
- first
production airframe: October 20, 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 mē. |
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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: |
4.320 kg. |
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Max.Take off weight: |
8.000 kg. |
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Fuel: |
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internal fuel L 159A: 1.596 kg.
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internal fuel L 159B: 1.273 kg. |
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Max.
Speed: |
936 km/h. |
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Max. Range: |
2.530 km
including external fuel. |
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Ceiling: |
~14.000 m. |
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Weapons: |
7
external hard points, up to 2.340 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). |
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