Warbird Heritage Foundation L-39C ALBATROS

L-39C Albatros

Military History

The L-39 Albatros, a high-performance jet trainer, was developed by Czechoslovakia during the 1960's as a successor to the L-29 Delfin. Built by Aero-Vodochody, it entered full-scale production in late 1972. It was designed for basic, advanced, and operational pilot training and for light attack missions.

It was highly successful as the basic jet trainer for the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, and many other Warsaw Pact countries. It is still the most widely used jet trainer in the world. Today, more than 2,800 are still in service with over 30 air forces from around the world.

Read more information on the L-39 from the free online resource 'Wikipedia'.


L-39C - Constr #: 931526 - Serial No: N/A

The known history of this aircraft is listed below.

DateSquadronSquadron NameLocation
1979ManufacturedVodochody, Czechoslovakia
????-1998 Mar Government of Kyrghyzstan
1998 MarCivilian Ownership - Illinois
Complete Restoration by Pride Aircraft
1998 Mar - 2000
2003 DecWarbird Heritage Foundation

SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer:Aero Vodochody
Model:L-39C
Year Built:1979
Constr # / Plant:931526
Serial No:N/A
N-Number:N239PW
Engines:One
Ivchenko AI-25 turbofan
Thrust: 3,792 lbs
Length:40 ft. 5 in.
Height:15 ft. 5.5 in.
Wingspan:31 ft .5 in.
Weight:Empty: 7,340 lbs.
Max Takeoff: 11,618 lbs.
Performance:Range: 528 miles
Ceiling: 37,730 ft.
Max Speed at Sea Level: 435 MPH
Max Speed at 19,600 ft.: 485 MPH

GALLERY

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In-Flight Photos
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L-39C Albatros

Exterior and Interior Photos
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L-39C Albatros

Maintenance Photos
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L-39 Albatros with the original WHF paint scheme

AVAILABILITY

Our L-39C Albatros is available for airshows and special events. For additional information, please contact us!