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L159B Introduction
Aero L159 is a family of advanced training and light combat aircraft which mates
Aeros long term experience in the development of military jet aircraft with late
st advances in avionic, engine and aircraft systems technology. The L159A is a s
ingle-seat light multi-role combat aircraft designed for a variety of Air-to-Air
, Air-to-Ground and Reconnaissance missions. The aircraft is equipped with a sta
teof-the-art multi-mode radar for all-weather, day and night operations and it c
an carry a wide range of NATO standard stores including air-to-air and air-to-gr
ound missiles and laser guided bombs. The L159A is in operational service with t
he Czech Air Force and in production. The L159B is a two-seat derivative of the
L159A primarily designed for Advanced and Operational/Lead-In Fighter Training.
The L159B configuration can also be tailored to customer specific requirements a
nd adapted to needs of Basic training as well as combat missions including Air-t
o-Ground, Patrol and Reconnaissance missions.
L 159A
L 159B

Main features of the L159B are:

Airframe configuration and aircraft systems common to the L 159A. Provisions for
optional nose-mounted sensors. Advanced Human Machine Interface with Head-Up Di
splay, Multi-Function Colour Displays and Hands-On-Throttle-And -Stick (HOTAS) c
ontrols. Avionics integration based on the MIL-STD-1553 databus Accurate and aut
onomous navigation system with ring laser gyro based Inertial Navigation System
(INS) and Global Positioning System (GPS). Extensive in-flight recording and deb
riefing capability for video, audio, self-protection system, engine and aircraft
parameters On-condition maintenance and fatigue monitoring system for low opera
tional cost and optimum use of aircraft service life. On-Board Oxygen Generating
System (OBOGS), optional OnBoard Inert Gas Generating System (OBIGGS) and Auxil
iary Power Unit (APU) for self-contained operations with minimum support. Seven
pylons for various stores Ability to operate from semi-prepared airfields. "Best
in Class" F124-GA-100 engine Optional Self-protection system installation and u
se of redundant systems for high level of survivability and flight safety.

Multi mission Flexibility in a single airframe

Advanced Training Operational/Lead-In Fighter Training Close Air Support Counte
Insurgency Border Patrol Tactical Reconnaissance Threat Simulation
Main Operational Benefits of the L159B
Modular and adaptive design satisfying various customer requirements Cost effect
ive training in advanced fighter type environment Advanced Human-Machine Interfa
ce State-of-the-art systems and equipment Data loading and recording systems sup
port effective mission planning and debriefing Superior handling qualities and h
igh thrust-to weight ratio Wide range of stores Ability to operate from semi-pre
pared airfields

L159B Basic Data:

External dimensions: Wing span 9.54 m Length, overall 12.72 m Height, overall 4.
87 m Weights: Weight empty Max ramp weight Max fuel weight - internal - external
Max external stores 31 ft 3 in 41 ft 8 in 16 ft
4,350 kg 8,000 kg 1,320 kg 1,620 kg 2,700 kg
9,590 Ib 17,637 Ib 2,910 Ib 3,571 Ib 5,952 Ib
Performance: Max level speed at S/L 936 km/h Powerplant: One 28 kN (6,300 lbst)
Honeywell/ITEC F124-GA-100 Military Turbofan Engine Design load factor: Max stru
ctural limit
505 KTAS
+8g, -4g

Flight Performance
Take-off run Take-off to 15 m (50 ft) Max. Rate of climb Max. Level Speed Sustai
ned load factor G Sustained turn rate Sustained turn radius Landing run Landing
from 15 m (50 ft)
Clean Aircraft Sea level 342 m (1,122 ft) 610 m (2,000 ft) 53.0 m/s (10,433 ft/m
in) 936 km/h (505 KTAS) 5.0 16.5 /sec 390 m (1,280 ft) 570 m (1,870 ft) 990 m (3,
250 ft) 5,000 m (16,400 ft) 33.0 m/s (6,496 ft/min) 910 km/h (491 KTAS) 3.0 9.5 /
sec 730 m (2,395 ft) Typical Training Configuration 1x Gun Pod, 2x Rocket Launcher 2x Short-Range Air
-to-Air Missiles Sea level 625 m (2,050 ft) 985 m (3,231 ft) 38.4 m/s (7,560 ft/
min) 853 km/h (460 KTAS) 3.8 13.9 /sec 451 m (1,480 ft) 725 m (2,379 ft) 1,190 m
(3,904 ft) 5,000m (16,400 ft) 21.4 m/s (4,213 ft/min) 847 km/h (457 KTAS) 2.4 7.
7 /sec 889 m (2,917 ft) Airspeed Envelope Clean Configuration
Turn Performance Clean Configuration Sea Level

Powerplant
The L159B is powered by the Honeywell/ITEC F124-GA-100 engine, clearly the "Best
in Class". The F124 is a two-shaft, non-afterburning turbofan engine of modular
design with three stage LP axial compressor. HP compressor has four axial stage
s followed by one centrifugal. High thrust-to-weight ratio provides the aircraft
with superior performance and maneuverability. The engine is controlled by Dual
-channel Full Authority Digital Electronics Control (FADEC) which automatically
limits critical engine parameters and offers the pilot "unrestricted throttle mo
vement" resulting in fast transient time and surge protection. Low engine bypass
ratio results in better altitude lapse rate and superior mach number performanc
e. Modular design of the engine consists of seven basic modules. It provides com
plete interchangeability between engines that reduces spare count and simplifies
maintenance.
Engine Monitoring System
An engine monitoring system (EMS) is embedded in the FADEC to provide data for l
ife management, hardware tracking, and performance trend monitoring. Through com
puter-aided maintenance EMS reduces engine life cycle and support costs.
Secondary Power System
The secondary power system consists of a SAFIR 5F Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for
ground and airborne engine start-up. APU also provides emergency hydraulic powe
r for flight control system and drives standby electrical generator.
Engine Performance
(Sea level, static, 15C/59F) Max thrust 28.2 kN 6,330 lb TSFC 79.2 kg/hr/kN 0.777
lb/hr/lb Inlet Airflow 42.7 kg/sec 94.1 lb/sec Qualification MIL-E-87231 and MI
L-STD-1783 Bypass Ratio 0.472 Overall Presure Ratio 19.4

Advanced Crew Station

The L159B crew station employs advanced integrated displays and controls providi
ng pilot with exceptional level of situational awareness.

Cockpit Configuration Advanced Crew Station Stroke and raster capable Head-Up Di
splay is the primary
flight instrument and weapon aiming system in the cockpit. The L 159 crew statio
n employs advanced provide tactical Colour Multifunction Head-Down Displays inte
grated displays and controls providing pilot with exceptional level of situation
al and navigation information and weapon system status. awareness. Hand-On-Throt
tle-and-Stick (HOTAS) concept enables pilot to control the aircraft without remo
ving hands from either throttle, or the stick. Independent Multi-Function Displa
ys in both cockpits Instructor pilot in the rear cockpit can monitor student act
ivities on HUD Repeater and on Multi-Function Displays Stroke means of Repeat Head
-Up rear cockpit displays by the and raster capable Mode of Display is the prima
ry flight compatible instrumentation and system in the cockpit. NVG instrument a
nd weapon aiming lighting LCD Colour Multifunction Head-Down Displays provide ta
ctical Electronic Standby Instrument System provides back-up andflight and navig
ation data for navigation information and weapon system status. Hand-On-Throttle
-and-Stick (HOTAS) concept enables pilot to control the aircraft without removin
g hands form either
Advanced Cockpit Configuration

Communication, Navigation and Identification Equipment

throttle, or the stick. Dual VHF/UHF radios The L 159 cockpits are in both vers
ons Night Vision Goggles Ring Laser Gyro with embedded GPS (NVG) compatible. Air
Data Computer The L 159B cockpit configuration provides full aircraft and DME a
nd VOR/ILS systems control from both cockpits. IFF Transponder

Advanced Avionics System

Controls and Displays Communication, Navigation and Identification Data Loading
and Recording Stores Management Self Protection (optional) Target Sensing (optio
nal)
Advanced Avionics Components
Advanced Avionics Components such as Integrated Avionics Processor which represe
nts Open SystemsArchitecture Computer support systm flexibility, reprogrammabilit
y and future growth.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS AVIONICS POWER PANEL HOTAS HOTAS RELAY UNIT AOA INDEXER MU
LTIFUNCTION COLOUR DISPLAY HUD REPEATER INTEGRATED AVIONICS PROCESSOR ESIS GH 31
00 PILOT DISPLAY UNIT HUD SYMBOL GENERATOR UHF/VHF RADIO CONTROL PANEL UHF/VHF R
ADIO1 INTERCOM SYSTEM
COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION AND IDENTIFICATION TOTAL AIR TEMP. SENSOR AOA TRANSMIT
TER PILOT STATIC PROBE PILOT STATIC PROBE SELECT SWITCH AIR DATA COMP. VOR/DME C
ONTROL PANEL DME EMBEDDED GPS/INS VOR/ILS IFF RAD ALT YAW DAMPER
DISPLAY VIDEO
MIL-STD-1553 MIL-STD-1553 MUX BUS #2
MUX BUS #1
MULTIFUNCTION COLOUR DISPLAY
UHF/VHF RADIO2 UHF/VHF RADIO CONTROL PANEL
DATA TRANSFER SYSTEM AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDDING SYSTEM HUD CAMERA
FLIGHT DATA ACQUISITION UNIT
STORES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM POWER RELAY UNITS ARMAMENT CONTROL PANEL
DATA LOADING AND RECORDING
STORES MANAGEMENT

Typical L159B Training and Combat Missions - Radius of Action

Configuration Radius X NM Clean 2 x 500 l drop tanks 2 x 500 l drop tanks + 2 x
Mk - 82 + gun pod 2 x 500 l drop tanks + 2 x Mk - 82 + 2 x AIM - 9 + gun pod 160
300 270 265 km 300 555 500 490
Configuration
Radius X NM km 835 700 675
Clean 2 x 500 l drop tanks 2 x 500 l drop tanks + 2 x Mk - 82 + gun pod 2 x 500
l drop tanks + 2 x Mk - 82 + 2 x AIM - 9 + gun pod
215 395 450 380 365
Configuration Total time Time in area Aerobatic training: Clean aircraft Air com
bat: 2 x AIM - 9 + gun pod Air combat: 4 x AIM - 9 + gun pod 80 min 75 min 59 mi
n 68 min 63 min 48 min

The L159B - Compatibility with Wide Range of Stores

Stores Management System Seven hardpoints MIL-STD 1760 compatibility Wide range
of NATO standard weapons including air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles
The L159B also has provisions for future addition of new weapons, special pods f
or ECM, reconnaissance, night navigation and targeting.
Weapons and Stores
Pylon [kg] 150 500 550 300 550 500 150 Capacity: [lb] 330 1100 1215 660 1215 110
0 330 Baseline Stores
2700 kg 5950 lb Short Range Air-to-Air Missile Air-to-Ground Missile Bomb Guided
Bomb Cluster Bomb Rocket Launcher Gun Pod Fuel Tank 350 l Fuel Tank 500 l Train
ing Bomb and Rocket Pod
Options/Growth
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile Targeting Pod ECM Pod Recce Pod

Survivability Enhancement and Self - Protection Equipment

The L159B is derived from single-seat multi-role light combat L159A which was de
signed to provide high level of survivability in combat environment. Design feat
ures such as redundant and standby systems provide tolerance to battle damage as
well as increased level of flight safety required for training. The L159B can b
e equipped with optional self-protection systm and its small size, low-infrared s
ignature and optimized camouflage paint reduce probability of its detection.
Radar Warning Receiver Countermeasures Dispensing System Fuel Tanks Inerting Sys
tem (OBIGGS)

Escape System
The L159B aircraft escape system is an integrated system which allows safe escap
e at altitudes and speeds within the aircraft s flight envelope including zero h
eight and zero speed. The L159B escape system comprises lightweight fully automa
tic VS-2B ejection seats and a canopy jettison system.

Aircraft Monitoring System

The L159B aircraft is equipped with Aircraft Monitoring System (AMOS). The syste
m cosists of on-board and ground equipment for performing the following tasks Co
llecting, processing and recording information on aircraft systems and flight lo
ads Automated data retrieval Tracing the aircraft operation in accordance with a
irframe fatigue (Fatigue Monitoring System) Flight incidence recording (crash re
corder) Integrated troubleshooting Automated data transfer to the aircraft maint
enence management system Mission debriefing
Mission Planning, Debriefing and Data Transfer Aids
Dual channel video recording Data Transfer System AMOS debriefing capability Opt
ional RWR recording capability

Aircraft Maintenance
The L159B aircraft is designed for high reliability and short Mean Time of Techn
ical Repair ( MTTR ) The L159B concept enables: Two or Three level Maintenance C
oncept according to customer requirements Fault identification and analysis by t
he means of Buil-In.Test Equipment Very simple pre-flight, turn-around and postflight servicing with no requirements for special tools or equipment. The lowest
maintenance costs in its category due to high reliability Capability of autonom
ous operation from remote airfields
Life Time Logistic Support
Logistic Support Analysis in accordance with MIL-STD-1388-1A/2B Computer based t
raining aids Complete range of conversion-to-type maintenance training Recommend
ations are provided for repair facilities following a site survey Complete set o
f GSE includes test equipment, tools and base equipment

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