This was announced by the country's Prime Minister, Andrej Babiš, who explained that these aircraft are essential for his country's air force.
This statement contradicts the promise made by the President of the Czech Republic during his visit to Kyiv.
It is worth noting that the L-159 ALCA aircraft can be armed with 4 American AIM-9 air-to-air missiles, in addition to the possibility of installing containers containing artillery weaponry.
Light jet aircraft, multi-mission, single-seat (basic version L-159A) or two-seat (trainer L-159B).
Developer and Industry: It was developed by the Czech company Aero Vodochody in cooperation with the American company Boeing .
Design basis: Updated and enhanced development of the successful L-59/L-39 Albatros aircraft .
Primary purpose: Light attack and close air support aircraft, counterinsurgency, interception of slow-moving targets (such as drones), and advanced training aircraft.
Length: 12.72 meters.
The wing sold out: 9.54 meters.
Height: 4.87 meters.
Empty weight: approximately 4,350 kg.
Maximum takeoff weight: 8,000 kg .
Engine: One Honeywell/ITEC F124-GA-100 turbofan engine .
Maximum speed: 936 km/h (approximately Mach 0.76).
Combat range: 790 km (with standard combat load, without additional fuel tanks).
Service ceiling: 13,200 meters (43,300 feet).
Maximum payload: 2,340 kg on 7 hardpoints (5 under the wing, 2 under the fuselage).
- Air-to-air missiles: such as the American AIM-9 Sidewinder short-range missiles (up to 4 missiles),
- Internal cannon: It can be equipped with a container housing a GIAT M621 20mm cannon or another type of cannon.
Air-to-ground missiles: Unguided missiles (Rakt) of various calibers.
- Bombs: Unguided iron bombs, laser-guided bombs (such as Paveway or locally developed ones), and cluster bombs.
- Special containers: reconnaissance containers, radar warning containers, or electronic jamming (ECM) containers.
Targeting devices: Equipped with integrated navigation and attack systems (INS/GPS) and a targeting container (such as a FLIR container) can be fitted to improve attack accuracy, especially with guided weapons.
Czech Air Force: The primary and original user.
The Iraqi Air Force: acquired a number of aircraft.
Draken International (United States): It uses it as an enemy aircraft in US air combat training.
Previously) Venezuelan Air Force: Returned its aircraft.
