L 159A / L 159B

February 11, 2014 Jiří — No Comments

L-159 is a family of advanced light combat and training aircraft which mates long-term experience in the development of jet training and light combat aircraft with latest advances in avionics and engine technology. The L-159A is a single-seat light multirole combat aircraft optimized for a variety of air-to-ground, air-to-air and reconnaissance missions.

The aircraft is equipped with a state-of-the-art multimode radar for all weather; day and night operations, it can carry a wide range of stores including air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles and laser guided bombs. The L-159B is a two-seat version, primarily designed for advanced and operational training. The L-159B configuration can also be tailored to carry out light combat aircraft missions.

Main Features

Common airframe configuration with provisions for installation of optional nose mounted sensors
Modular design with selectable options and inherent growth
Selectable cockpit configuration
Advanced Human Machine Interface with Head-Up Display, Multi-Function Colour Displays and Hands-On-Throttle- And-Stick(HOTAS) control
Avionics integration based on MIL-STD-1553B 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 operation with minimum support
Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) subsystems provide low cycle costs and long term supportability
Seven pylons for maximum stores capability
Ability to operate from semi-prepared airfields
“Best in its class“ F124-GA-100 engine
Optional Self Protection System and use of redundant systems for high level of survivability and flight safety
Multi-mode pulse doppler radar (version A)

Technical data

Wing span	9,54 m	31 ft 3 in
Length	12,72 m	41 ft 8 in
Height	4,87 m	16 ft
Weight empty	4.350 kg	9,590 lb
Max ramp weight	8.000 kg	17,637 lb
Max fuel weight	L-159A	L-159B
– internal	1.547 kg (3,410 lb)	1.320 kg (2,910 lb)
– external	1.620 kg (3,571 lb)
Max external stores	2.700 kg	5,952 lb
Weapon pylons	7
Max level speed at S/L	936 km/h	505 KTAS
Powerplant	One 28 kN (6,300 lbst)
	Honeywell / ITEC F 124-GA-100
	Military Turbofan Engine