Aero L-39 Skyfox L-39NG Trainer and Tactical Aircraft Family
The Aero L-39 Skyfox, formerly known as the L-39NG, is a new-generation subsonic jet trainer and tactical aircraft from Aero Vodochody. The aircraft combines basic-to-advanced training with light tactical capability and is supported by current production and certification activity. The new-build L-39NG prototype first flew on December 22, 2018; the September 2015 flight belonged to the earlier L-39CW technology demonstrator based on an existing L-39.
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Identity
- Aliases
- L-39 SkyfoxL-39NGL-39NG SkyfoxAero L-39NGSkyfoxL-39 Tactical Aircraft
- Family Name
- Aero L-39 Skyfox
- Full Name
- Aero L-39 Skyfox L-39NG Trainer and Tactical Aircraft Family
- Roles
- trainermilitary
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Endurance Hours
- 3.75
- Max Payload Mass
- …
- Max Speed
- …
- Max Takeoff Mass
- …
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Aero L-39 Skyfox, formerly known as the L-39NG, is a new-generation subsonic jet trainer and tactical aircraft from Aero Vodochody. The aircraft combines basic-to-advanced training with light tactical capability and is supported by current production and certification activity. The new-build L-39NG prototype first flew on December 22, 2018; the September 2015 flight belonged to the earlier L-39CW technology demonstrator based on an existing L-39.
- Dimensions
- Height
- …
- Length
- …
- Wingspan
- …
- First Flight Year
- 2,018
- Manufacturer
- Propulsion Configurations
- Entries
- Count
- 1
- Placement
- fuselage
- Propulsion System
- Role
- main
- Stage
- airframe
- Variant Notes
- One Williams International FJ44-4M turbofan, with Aero reporting 3,791 lbf maximum thrust.
- Name
- L-39 Skyfox Williams FJ44-4M installation
- Notes
- Aero Vodochody identifies one Williams International FJ44-4M turbofan on the L-39 Skyfox; the canonical propulsion family is linked while the exact -4M model node remains unresolved.
Links
- Official Url
- https://www.aero.cz/en/l-39-skyfox/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 10:06:03 UTC
- Updated Time
- October 17, 2026 at 00:38:19 UTC