Aero L-159A ALCA Aircraft Data
Aero L-159A ALCA (Advanced Light Combat Aircraft) is a Czech-built multi-role combat aircraft.
The L-159A ALCA is based on the proven airframe design and aerodynamic configuration of the L-39 Albatros and L-59 family.
The operational capabilities of the aircraft include close air support, tactical reconnaissance, air defence, counter insurgency, border patrol, lead-in fighter and weapons training and anti ship missions.
The L-159A ALCA is based on the proven airframe design and aerodynamic configuration of the L-39 Albatros and L-59 family.
The operational capabilities of the aircraft include close air support, tactical reconnaissance, air defence, counter insurgency, border patrol, lead-in fighter and weapons training and anti ship missions.
- Country of Origin: Czech Air Force
- First Flight: 1997
- Initial Service Date: 2000
- No. Built: 72
- No. In Service: 24 (approx.)
- No. of Hardpoints: 7
- Crew: 1
Power:
1× Honeywell/ITEC F124-GA-100 turbofan at 6,280 lbf
Weapons:
Guns: ZVI Plamen PL-20 2×20mm gun pod
Hardpoints: 7, 3 under each wing and 1 under the fuselage holding up to 2340 kg (5,159 lb)
Air-to-air Missiles: AIM-9M Sidewinder, AIM-132 ASRAAM, IRIS-T
Air-to-surface Missiles: AGM-65 Maverick, AGM - HARM
Bombs: various laser-guided and unguided bombs GBU, CBU
Hardpoints: 7, 3 under each wing and 1 under the fuselage holding up to 2340 kg (5,159 lb)
Air-to-air Missiles: AIM-9M Sidewinder, AIM-132 ASRAAM, IRIS-T
Air-to-surface Missiles: AGM-65 Maverick, AGM - HARM
Bombs: various laser-guided and unguided bombs GBU, CBU
Dimensions:
| Length: | 41 ft. 8 in. |
| Wing Span: | 31 ft.3 in. |
| Height: | 16 ft. |
| Empty Weight: | 9,590 lbs |
| Max. Weight: | 17,637 lbs |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 593.78 mph |
| Service Ceiling: | 43,300 ft. |
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