Type sheet: ae159

Aero L 159 ALCA
Light ground attack aircraft, Czech Republic, 1997

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Description:

The L 159 is developed from the L 39 Albatros and the
L59. It has been modified with advanced avionics and a
new engine. For this project Aero Vochody has started a
joint venture with Boeing.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

41.765 ft

12.730 m

Greatest height :

15.682 ft

4.780 m

Wingspan :

31.299 ft

9.540 m

Wing area :

202.363 sqft

18.800 qm

Max take off weight :

17640.0 lbs

8000.0 kg

Weight empty :

9172.8 lbs

4160.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

505 kts

936 km/h

Initial climb rate :

9251.97 ft/min

47.00 m/s

Service ceiling :

43307 ft

13200 m

Wing load :

87.33 lbs/ft2

426.00 kg/qm

Maximum range :

1366 nm

2530 km

Range :

848 nm

1570 km

Propulsion

Kind :

Str2

Type :

Allied Signal / ITEC F 124 GA-100

Power rating (max.) :

27959 N

2850 kp

Count :

1

1

Total power rating (max.) :

27959 N

2850 kp

Other

Crew :

0

0

1-2

Armament :

7* ext. (max. 2340kg)