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 |
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