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L-159, the latest program led by Aero Vodochody, involves several of the world's major aircraft and aircraft systems manufacturers as subcontractors, e.g. Boeing, AlliedSignal, GEC Marconi, FIAR, Honeywell, etc. Aero L-159 ALCA was developed according to Czech Air Force operational requirements for Light Multi-role Combat Aircraft. The L-159 ALCA benefits from the well proven airframe design and aerodynamic configuration of the highly successful L-39/L-59 family and incorporates:
- AlliedSignal F124-GA-100 (28.0 kN) military turbofan engine, advanced sensors and avionics integrated via MIL-STD-1553 databus
- Doppler radar
- Seven external store stations
- OBOGS (On-Board Oxygen Generating System)
- OBIGGS (Fuel tanks inerting system),
- VS-2A zero/zero ejection seats
- Armour protected cockpit
The first prototype flew on August 2, 1997. The Czech Air Force, the launch customer, will obtain the 72 ordered L-159s in 1999-2002.
The first prototype flew on August 2, 1997.
| MODEL | L-159 |
| ENGINE | 1 x Allied Signal / ITEC F124-GA-100, 2860kg |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 8000 kg | 17637 lb |
| Empty weight | 4160 kg | 9171 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 9.54 m | 31 ft 4 in |
| Length | 12.53 m | 41 ft 1 in |
| Height | 4.77 m | 15 ft 8 in |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 930 km/h | 578 mph |
| Ceiling | 13200 m | 43300 ft |
| Range | 1570 km | 976 miles |
| ARMAMENT | up to 2300kg of weapons |
| Eagle, debarshi_m(@)hotmail.com, 16.11.2006 Nice Pic........... |
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