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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.
| MODEL | L-59 |
| CREW | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 x DV-2, 2200kg or AIDC F124-GA-100, 2860kg |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 7000 kg | 15432 lb |
| Empty weight | 4030 kg | 8885 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 9.54 m | 31 ft 4 in |
| Length | 12.20 m | 40 ft 0 in |
| Height | 4.77 m | 15 ft 8 in |
| Wing area | 18.18 m2 | 195.69 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 865 km/h | 538 mph |
| Ceiling | 11800 m | 38700 ft |
| Range | 1100 km | 684 miles |
| Range w/max.fuel | 2000 km | 1243 miles |
| ARMAMENT | 1 x 23mm cannon, 500kg of weapons |
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