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The Aero L-39 Albatros is a high-performance jet trainer designed and produced by ... where their $200,000–$300,000 price puts them in range of moderately wealthy ...
The Aero L-39 Skyfox, [1] also known as Aero L-39NG ("Next Generation"), is a turbofan-powered military trainer and light combat aircraft developed and produced by the Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody. It is a successor of the Cold War era Aero L-39 Albatros. During July 2014, Aero Vodochody announced the launch of the L-39NG programme.
In the Warsaw Pact the Aero L-39 Albatros became the standard jet trainer. As the jet trainer developed it was also used for weapon training, which led to some trainers being modified as light strike aircraft; for example, the Cessna T-37 Tweet was developed into the Cessna A-37 Dragonfly .
Afghan National Air Corps L-39 Albatross jets take off in a formation practice for the aerial parade in the upcoming Afghan National Day in Kabul, April 12, 2007. Afghan Air Force. 1 unit Active in 2024. [1] The Afghan Air Force operated as many as 26 L-39Cs from 1977 through 2001, but only three of them survived in 2001.
The Breitling Jet Team was the largest civilian aerobatic display team in Europe. Based in Dijon, France, it flew seven Aero L-39 Albatros jets. The team flew a display lasting 18–20 minutes that included formation flying, opposition passes, solo routines, and synchronized maneuvers.
The team operates as a six-ship team, flying the Czech-built Aero L-39 Albatros. The Patriots are based in Byron, California. [1] The team began flying demonstrations in 2003 with two L-39 aircraft. In the 2004 airshow season, a third L-39 was added. With the success of the 2005 season, the Patriots added a fourth jet for the 2006 season.
Aero Vodochody has developed several improved variants of the L-39 to take its place, and has continued extensive support and overhaul operations for existing L-39 customers. [13] The L-59 Super Albatros was derived from the L-39, being originally designated as the L-39MS. [14] Aero only produced a handful of L-59s before discontinuing ...
During the early to mid 1990s, various export opportunities were pursued by Aero Vodochody for the L-59, complimenting its continued sales efforts with the L-39 predecessor. [9] One opportunity pursued was the Royal Australian Air Force 's lead-in fighter-trainer requirement, an effort which would ultimately be unsuccessful.