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The L-39 Albatros was designed during the 1960s as a successor to the Aero L-29 Delfín, an early jet-powered principal training aircraft. Performing its maiden flight on 4 November 1968, it became the first trainer aircraft in the world to be equipped with a turbofan powerplant.
It was derived from the Aero L-59 Super Albatros trainer, which was in turn developed from the Aero L-39 Albatros series. Development of the L-159 started in 1993 as an initiative to replace various Soviet-era fighter aircraft with a modern Czech-built equivalent; it was decided against pursuing a clean-sheet design to avoid excessive costs.
The Aero L-59 Super Albatros (also known as the L-39MS Albatros) is a military jet trainer produced by the Czechoslovakian aerospace manufacturer Aero Vodochody.It was developed from the firm's earlier and highly successful L-39 Albatros series.
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.
During 1996, production of the L-39 was terminated. [9] 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]
L39 or L-39 may refer to: 60S ribosomal protein L39; Aero L-39 Albatros, a Czechoslovak jet trainer; Bell L-39, an American experimental aircraft; HMS Rockwood (L39), a destroyer of the Royal Navy; HMS Shearwater (L39), a sloop of the Royal Navy; Lahti L-39, an anti-tank rifle; Mitochondrial ribosomal protein L39
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), is a government contractor based in Newport News, Virginia, United States.It operates Dassault Mirage F1, Mk-58 Hawker Hunter, Israeli F-21 Kfir, Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, and Aero L-39 Albatros military aircraft in tactical flight training roles for the United States Navy, United States Air Force, and Air National Guard.
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.