The L-59 Albatros is an upgraded version of the Aero Vodochody L-39 TCB, launched in 1989. Its prototype, under the designation L-39MS, was tested from 1986 to 1987. The first flight of the prototype took place on September 30, 1986. It has a more powerful DV-2 turbojet engine (with 20% increased power compared to its predecessor), a reinforced fuselage, upgraded electronics including the ASP-3 NMU-39Z weapon control system, and screen displays in the cockpit. The aircraft was supplied to the Czech Air Force (adopted in 1991), Egypt (48 L-59E aircraft) and Tunisia (12 L-59T aircraft).
Specifications
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 34.1ft (10.4m)
- Length 46.8ft (14.3m)
- Height 15.9ft (4.8m)
- Empty Weight 16,556lbs (7,509kg)
- Loaded Weight 19,596lbs (8,888kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.58
- Wing Loading 62.4lbs/ft2 (304.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 313.8ft2 (29.2m2)
- Drag Points 5392
Parts
- Number of Parts 170
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 772
