The Aero L-159 ALCA is a subsonic light combat aircraft and advanced trainer developed in the single-seat L-159A and two-seat L-159B versions, respectively, produced in the Czech Republic by Aero Vodo
Czech Air Force L-159A Alca carrying an AIM-9 Sidewinder
The first L-159 prototype (5831) in the Prague Aviation Museum
L-159 cockpit with the original Honeywell 4x4 inch MFDs
Czech Air Force L-159A with its armament
The Czech Air Force is the air force branch of the Czech Armed Forces. Along with the Land Forces, the Air Force is the major Czech military force. With traditions of military aviation dating back to
Aero L-159 ALCA
…excessive costs. Development was supported by the Czech government, which ordered 72 L-159A single-seat aircraft for roughly 50 billion CZK to equip the Czech Air Force. In 1998, the Boeing Company became a strategic partner in both the project and Aero Vodochody itself. On 4 August 1997, the L-159 performed its maiden…
A Czech Air Force MiG-21MF
Aero Vodochody L-159A ALCA of the Czech Air Force
Gripen prepared for the Tiger Meet
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