Aero L-159 Alca
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| Type | Military trainer aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero Vodochody |
| Maiden flight | August 2 1997 |
| Primary user | Czech Air Force |
Aero L-159 Alca (Advanced light combat aircraft) is a Czech-built military training aircraft. It is used by the Czech Air Force (71 aircrafts, 1 lost in an accident).
[edit] Specifications (L-159A)
- Crew: 1 pilot
- Length: 12,73 m
- Wingspan: 9,54 m
- Height: 4,77 m
- Empty weight: 4 360 kg
- Max takeoff weight: 8 000 kg
- Powerplant: 1x Honeywell / ITEC F124-GA-100 (28 kN)
- Auxiliary power unit: SAFIR 5F
[edit] Performance
- Maximum speed: 935 km/h
- Range: - 1 570 km (2 530 km with fuel tanks)
- Service ceiling: 13 200 m
- Rate of climb: 48 m/s
- Take-off roll: 440 m
- Landing roll: 725 m
