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IDET 2015
Official Online Show Daily News and Official Web TV International Defence & Security Technologies Fair 19 - 21 May 2015 Brno, Czech Republic |
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Aero Vodochody at IDET 2015
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Announced last year at the Farnborough Air Show, Aero Vodochody's new jet trainer L-39NG is being deeply highlighted at IDET 2015 exhibition. New L-39NG is focused on development of a next generation of the legendary L-39 Albatros jet trainer. The L-39NG program represents deep modernization of the L-39 Albatros combining latest engine and aircraft systems technology with traditional advantages of legacy L-39s such as excellent easy maintenance and robust design.
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 Aero Vodochody L-39NG next generation trainer displayed at IDET 2015 |
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The L-39NG multi-role aircraft is an extensive modernisation of the L-39 Albatros jet trainer / ground attack aircraft. It features a lighter and stronger airframe incorporating improved aerodynamics, and selected L-39/159 spares and off-the-shelf components.
The rugged design incorporates redesigned wet wings with integral fuel tanks and power assisted ailerons. The fuel tanks are installed with single-point pressure refuelling system. The L-39NG is also equipped with nose wheel steering, debriefing system, wide track undercarriage, low pressure tyres, an in built health and usage monitoring system, and a variety of optional equipment. The configurable tandem glass cockpit of the L-39NG aircraft accommodates a crew of two on zero-zero ejection seats and provides increased training effectiveness and bird strike protection. The single-piece canopy offers improved all-round visibility for the crew. The armed version of the L-39NG multi-role aircraft can be equipped with four blocks of unguided rockets and bombs up to 370kg under the wings. It can also be installed with one under-fuselage weapon pylon to carry a range of armament. It can be optionally fitted with gun pods and reconnaissance pods. The L-39NG jet trainer aircraft is powered by Williams International FJ44-4M light and fuel efficient turbofan engine, which develops a maximum thrust of 16.87kN and generates low noise signature. The engine features an electrical starting system and dual FADEC systems. The L-39NG prototype is scheduled to be unveiled in 2016/2017 and the first deliveries are expected to commence in 2018. |
