RSW Aviation operates a fleet of EX – RAF Shorts Tucanos and L-39s. We are pleased to have signed a Strategic Cooperation with Aero Vodochody to upgrade our existing L-39s and to purchase the new L-39NG.
L39 – THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE ADVANCED JET TRAINER
The upgraded L-39CW and the new L-39NG is equipped with the Williams International FJ44-4M engine. The L-39 also boasts a modern cockpit fitted with a configurable glass cockpit (GPS, WAAS, LPV navigation), auto-pilot, Heads-Up-Display (HUD) and/or Helmet Mounted Display (HMD), Night Vision capability, embedded virtual training, simulated air to air weapons (IR and BVR), air to ground simulated and live weapons, and a datalink (air to ground and simulated radar).
![Aero Vodochody L-39 Aero Vodochody L-39](https://www.rswaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/l39-top-1024x576.jpg)
General Characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 11.7 m (38 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 9.38 m (31 ft 9 in)
- Height: 4.72 m (15 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 19.2 m² (206.7 ft²)
- Airfoil: NACA 64A012 mod
- Empty Weight: 3,200 kg (7,055 lb)
- Max. takeoff weight: 4,530 kg (9,987 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Williams FJ44-4M (3792 lbs of thrust)
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Performance
The Williams Engine and airframe loading / design allow for the L-39NG to be a high performer in advance fighter pilot training. The engine / aircraft performance along with advanced air-to-air weapons simulation provide for a competitive and capable training platform for Basic Fighter Maneuvers (BFM), Vertical Air Combat Maneuvers (ACM) and Beyond Visual Range Tactics.
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- Never exceed speed: 490 KIAS (563 mph, 908 km/h)
- Maximum speed: 750 km/h (405 knots, 466 mph) at 5,000 m (16,400 ft)
- Range:
- Internal Fuel – 1,900 km (1026 nm, 1181 mi)
- External Fuel – 2500 km (1350 nm, 1,554 mi)
- Endurance: 3 hr 45 min (internal fuel), 4 hr 50 min (internal and external fuel)
- Service ceiling: 11,000 m (36,100 ft)
- Rate of climb: 25 m/s (4,800 ft/min)
- Climb to 5,000 m (16,400 ft): 5 min
- Take-off roll: 530 m (1,910 ft)
- Landing roll: 650 m (1,970 ft)
- G Loading: -4.0G to +8.0G
Armament
- Up to 284 kg (626 lb) of stores on two external hardpoints
Shorts Tucano – EXCEEDINGLY ADVANCED BASIC TRAINER & LIGHT ATTACK AIRCRAFT
RSW Aviation has made significant improvements to the Royal Air Force Shorts Tucanos. The modern avionics provides for advanced GPS Navigation systems (LPV, WAAS) and autopilot.
![Shorts Tucano Shorts Tucano Training Plane](https://www.rswaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/tucano1-1024x682.jpg)
The mission systems in the light attack / ISR version is equipped with a HMD, attack overlay software, mission computer, 15 inch ISR sensor and is capable of forward firing, free falling, GPS / Laser guided munitions.
With an efficient 1150 horsepower Garrett engine, the Shorts Tucano boasts impressive performance and endurance capabilities perfectly suited for the light attack and basic trainer roles.
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General Characteristics
- Maximum Speed: 300 knots
- Range: 888 km (480 nm, 552 mi) (internal fuel)
- 1,332 km, (720 nm, 552 mi) (internal and external fuel)
- Endurance: 2 hr 30 min (internal fuel), 3 hr 50 min (internal and external fuel)
- Service Ceiling: 7,620 m (25,000 ft)
- Rate of climb: 21 m/s (4,130 ft/min)
- Climb to 5,000 m (16,400 ft): 22 min
- Take-off roll: 335 m (1,100 ft)
- Landing roll: 480 m (1400 ft)