Overview
The L-39 Albatros is a Czechoslovak jet trainer that became the standard trainer of the Soviet Union and its allies. It was one of the first trainers to use a turbofan engine, and its simple, tough design made it easy to maintain.
About 2,900 were built and it served with more than 30 air forces. Today many L-39s are privately owned and fly at airshows and in civilian jet racing, and Aero still builds a modern version, the L-39NG.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 12.13 m |
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| Wingspan | 9.46 m |
| Height | 4.77 m |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 3,455 kg |
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| Max. take-off weight | 4,700 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 750 km/h |
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| Range | 1,100 km |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m |
| Rate of climb | 21.0 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
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Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
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| Engine model | Ivchenko AI-25TL |
| Thrust (each) | 16.9 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Chris Lofting / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2
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