L-39C & L-39ZA "Albatros" aircraft

The L-39 ALBATROS is a proven and reliable aircraft designed for basic, advanced, and operational pilot training, as well as light combat missions. This all-metal, two-seat turbojet aircraft provides trainee pilots with the essential skills required to transition to supersonic aircraft.

Our activities focus on providing comprehensive support to existing L-39 operators, as well as assisting new operators seeking a reliable, proven, and cost-effective training aircraft.

The suitability of the L-39 for training missions is demonstrated daily in military service with more than 30 air forces across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The entire L-39 fleet, comprising more than 2,800 aircraft delivered worldwide, has accumulated over 4,000,000 flight hours.

The L-39ZA (ZO) version is equipped with a GSh-23 gun pod. However, the armament system can be modified to meet customer requirements.

Flexibility to perform a variety of missions with a single airframe: basic training, advanced training, operational training, border patrol, and target simulation.

Technical specifications

External dimensions
Wingspan
9,46 m
31 ft
Length
12,12 m
39 ft 10 in
Empty weight
3,400 kg
7,496 lb
Weights and loads
Basic empty weight
3,400-3,580 kg
7,496-7,892 lb
Maximum ramp weight
5,670 kg
12,50 lb
Internal fuel capacity
1050 kg
2,314 lb
Total fuel capacity
1,542 kg
3,360 lb
(internal fuel and 2 × 350 l external tanks)
Performance
Maximum level flight speed
750 km/h
450 KTAS
Maximum permissible speed (sea level)
910 km/h
491 KTAS
Maximum rate of climb (approx.)
21 m/s
4,130 ft/min
Service ceiling (approx.)
11,000 m
36,000 ft
Maximum range (with external fuel tanks)
1,350 km
730 nm
Maximum flight endurance (with external fuel tanks)
2 hr 45 min
2 hr 45 min
Take-off run (sea level)
540 m
1,770 ft
Landing run (sea level, 50% fuel)
550 m
1,800 ft
Landing speed (flaps extended, 50% fuel)
158 km/hr
85 KTAS
Design load factor (maximum operational load factor)
+8g; -4g

Engine power

  • Type: twin-spool turbofan engine AI-25TL
  • Bypass ratio: 1.98
  • Maximum static thrust: 16.87 kN
  • Specific fuel consumption: 56.9 kg/h/kN
  • Airflow: 46.75 kg/s
  • Overall pressure ratio: 9.5

We offer

  • Logistics support
  • Spare parts, power supply systems, assemblies, and instruments
  • On-site technical assistance
  • Mission simulators
  • Airframes and engines, including components, repairs and overhauls, and technology supplies
  • Pilot and ground personnel training
  • Modernization
  • Supply of ground support equipment, aircraft maintenance measuring instruments, and specialized tools
  • Repairs and modernization of instruments and assemblies
  • Aircraft tires