Aero L 159 ALCA

Developing Nation:	Czech Republic
Task:	Light multi-role fighter and lead in fighter trainer
First Flight:	- two seater: August 4th 1997 - single seater: August 18th 1998 - first production airframe: October 20th 1999
First Delivery:	April 2000
Crew:	- 1 - 2 in tandem (L 159T)
Wing Span:	9,54 m
Wing Area:	18,8 mÂ²
Length:	12,72 m
Height:	4,77 m
Engine (s):	Honeywell/ITEC F124-GA-100 non afterburning turbofan with 28,2 kN thrust (1x)
Weight:	4320 kg
Max.Take off weight:	8000 kg
Fuel:	- internal fuel L 159A: 1596 kg - internal fuel L 159B: 1273 kg
Max. Speed:	936 km/h
Max. Range:	2530 km including external fuel
Ceiling:	~14000 m
Weapons:	7 external hard points, up to 2340 kg weaponry like AIM9 sidewinders, AAM’s, AGM-65 Maverick ASM’s, Gun pods, rockets and bombs
Extra:	Czech Republic is the only operator up to now (feb. 2004) of the L 159 (72 x)

Research M. v. Leeuwen