Jon Vesely’s L-39

Jon Vesely’s L-39


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History:
The L-39 is an advanced trainer used in the Warsaw Pact nations from the mid 1970s through the 2000s. Since the end of the Cold War, over 350 of them have been imported to the USA, making the L-39 one of the most popular warbirds ever.

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Specifications

Registration Number Date of Manufacture
N39JV 1985
Aircraft Role Nickname
Advanced Trainer / Light Fighter-Bomber Albatros
Aircraft Type: Wingspan:
Aero Vodochody L-39C Albatros 31 feet (9.5m)
Overall length: Empty weight:
40.5 feet (12.3m) 7450 lbs
Gross weight: Fuel capacity:
10,520 lbs 480 gallons
Oil capacity Engine type:
Ivchenko IA-25TL turbofan
Propeller type: Max Speed
491 kts (0.80 Mach)
Rate of Climb Cruise Speed
3000 fpm nominal 330 KTAS
Service Ceiling Number of Crew
35,000 feet
Armament Bomb Load
Number Built Number Surviving
2900 400 in private ownership.

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Photos

L39-N39JV

The advanced, 4th-generation cockpit of L-39 N39JV.

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Restoration
This aircraft was fully restored in 2011. The cockpits, especially, were completely re-worked into what must be one of the most technologially-advanced setups ever installed in an L-39. Multiple “glass” displays and a completely updated panel layout are the highlights of this magnificent aircraft.

This aircraft is for sale. Please see the “For Sale” board at the warbird building for the full listing.


Restoration Images

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