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Aero L-159 Alca

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The Aero L-159 ALCA[nb 1] is a subsonic light combat aircraft and advanced trainer developed in the single-seat L-159A and two-seat L-159B versions respectively, produced in the Czech Republic by Aero Vodochody. In 2003, the Czech Air Force fleet of 72 L-159A aircraft was reduced to 24 due to budget constraints. After several years of storage, the government has re-sold most of the redundant aircraft to both military and civilian operators, namely the Iraqi Air Force and Draken International.

The L-159 has seen active combat use by the Iraqi Air Force against ISIS. In Draken's service, the L-159 (colloquially known as "Honey Badger") has been employed as an aggressor aircraft.[3] Since 2007, six L-159A aircraft have been rebuilt into T1 trainer derivatives. In 2017, Aero Vodochody unveiled a newly built L-159T1 for the Iraqi Air Force while the Czech Air Force is set to acquire L-159T2 two-seaters.[4][5]

AG: 1.CANOPY
4.PARACHUTE
7.EJECTION SEAT

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 39.5ft (12.0m)
  • Length 61.1ft (18.6m)
  • Height 22.5ft (6.8m)
  • Empty Weight 26,573lbs (12,053kg)
  • Loaded Weight 38,582lbs (17,500kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.621
  • Wing Loading 38.5lbs/ft2 (187.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,003.1ft2 (93.2m2)
  • Drag Points 11751

Parts

  • Number of Parts 230
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 1,224