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L-159 Combat & Training System

The L-159 Combat & Training System includes the L-159 advanced training and light combat aircraft, integrated logistic support, mission planning and debriefing and ground based training system.

L-159 Aircraft Family

L-159 is a family of advanced training and light combat aircraft, which mates Aero’s long-term experience in development and production of military jet aircraft, in the category of which Aero represents historically the largest producer in the world, with latest advances in avionic, engine and aircraft systems technology.

L-159 Advanced Light Combat Aircraft

The single-seat L-159 is a light multi-role combat aircraft designed for a variety of air-to-air, air-to-ground and reconnaissance missions. The aircraft is equipped with a state-of-the-art multi-mode radar for all-weather, day and night operations and can carry a wide range of NATO standards stores including air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles and laser guided bombs.

Basic Data

External Dimensions
Wing span	9.54 m 31 ft 3 in
Length, overall	12.72 m 41 ft 8 in
Height, overall	4.87 m 16 ft
Weights
Weight empty	4,350 kg 9,590 lb
Max ramp weight	8,000 kg 17,637 lb
Max fuel weight internal	1,547 kg 3,410 lb
Max fuel weight external	1,620 kg 3,571 lb
Max external stores	2,700 kg 5,952 lb
Performance
Max level speed at S/L	936 km/h 505 KTAS
Design Load Factor
Max structural limit	+8g; -4g
Powerplant
One 28 kN (6,300 lbst)	Honeywell F124-GA-100 Military Turbofan Engine

L-159 Advanced Training Aircraft

The two-seat L-159 is a derivate of the single-seat L-159, primarily designed for Advanced and Operational/Lead-In Fighter Training. The L-159 configuration can also be tailored to customer specific requirements and adapted to needs of basic training as well as combat missions including air-to-ground, patrol and reconnaissance missions.

Basic Data

External Dimensions
Wing span	9.54 m 31 ft 3 in
Length, overall	12.72 m 41 ft 8 in
Height, overall	4.87 m 16 ft
Weights
Weight empty	4,350 kg 9,590 lb
Max ramp weight	8,000 kg 17,637 lb
Max fuel weight internal	1,320 kg 2,910 lb
Max fuel weight external	1,377 kg 3,036 lb
Max external stores	2,300 kg 5,071 lb
Performance
Max level speed at S/L	936 km/h 505 KTAS
Design Load Factor
Max structural limit	+8g; -4g
Powerplant
One 28 kN (6,300 lbst)	Honeywell F124-GA-100 Military Turbofan Engine

L-159 Main Features

• Common airframe configuration and aircraft systems
• Multi-mode Pulse Doppler Radar (single-seat L-159) and provisions for optional nose-mounted sensors (two-seat L-159)
• Advanced Human Machine Interface with Head-Up Display, color Multi-Function Displays and Hands-On-Throttle-And-Stick (HOTAS) controls
• Avionics integration based on the MIL-STD-1553 databus
• Accurate and autonomous navigation system with Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System (INS) and Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Extensive in-flight recording and debriefing capability for video, audio, self-protection system, engine and aircraft parameters
• On-condition maintenance and fatigue monitoring system for low operational cost and optimum use of aircraft service life
• On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS), On-Board Inert Gas Generating System (OBIGGS) and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for self-contained operations with minimum support
• Seven pylons for various stores
• Ability to operate from semi-prepared airfields
• "Best in Class" Honeywell F124-GA-100 engine
• Self-protection system installation and use of redundant systems for high level of survivability and flight safety

Integrated Logistic Support

The L-159 is designed for minimum requirements on supporting facilities. The Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) program provides the Air Force with cost-effective supportability and early operational self-reliance. The ILS is customized in order to maximize utilization of existing infrastructure.

ILS Package

• Spare parts delivery for the whole life cycle of the aircraft, including obsolescence solutions
• Training of ground and flight personnel
• Logistic support analysis
• Technical publication delivery (user's and maintenance manuals)
• After-sales support
• ILS implementation and management at the customer

Mission Planning and Debriefing

The L-159 aircraft is equipped with advanced and complex data loading and recording systems. These systems facilitate highly efficient mission planning and detailed post-flight evaluation and mission debriefing. Associated ground equipment supports effective planning of both combat and training missions.

Ground Based Training System

Complex ground based training is another strength of the L-159 Combat and Training System. Training aids range from training manuals to a full mission simulator and effectively support cost-effective training of today’s and future military pilots.

L-159 in Service with Czech Air Force

• Single-seat L-159 ALCA advanced light combat aircraft entered service in 2001
• Two-seat L-159T advanced training aircraft entered service in 2007
• Within the national air defence system fulfilling a broad scale of tasks, starting from advanced and operational training, ground support to reconnaissance and air-to-air missions
• Regularly participating in international exercises (Tactical Leadership Programme, NATO Air Meet, Clean Hunter, Flying Rhino)
• Aero is a long-term partner to the Czech Air Force in support of the L-159 fleet