L-159 ALCA (Advanced Light Combat Aircraft)
MAIN FEATURES:
- Latest generation Honeywell/ITEC F124-GA-100 turbofan engine (Max. thrust 28 kN)
- 7 pylons - 6 under wing and 1 under the fuselage centreline
- Head-Up Display, Head-Down Displays, Multi mode pulse Doppler Radar
- Radar Warning Receiver and Countermeasures Dispensers
- HOTAS Controls
- OBOGS (On-Board Oxygen Generating System), OBIGGS (Fuel tanks inerting system)
- APU, 0-0 Ejection Seat
| Modifications : |
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L159A - single seat light multi-role combat version |
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L159B - two seat light combat/lead-in trainer version |
| L159A PERFORMANCE: |
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| Max. level speed |
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936 km/hr (505 KTAS) |
| Max. rate of climb |
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62.1 m/s (12,210 ft/min) |
| Load factor |
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+8g/-4g |
| Max. ramp weight |
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8,000kg (17,637 lb) |
| Service ceiling |
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13,200 m (43,300 ft) |
| Internal fuel |
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1,547 kg (3,411 lb) |
| Total fuel (int.+4 x ext.) |
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2,924 kg (6,447 lb) |
| Max. range (int. fuel only) |
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1,570 km (850 nm) |
| Max. range (int., ext. fuel) |
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2,530 km (1,350 nm) |
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