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Aero L-39 Albatros
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trainer
instructor + student
ZMBD Progress AI-25TL
3,800 lbs.
7,625 lbs.
12,650 lbs.
39' 10"
31' 0"
360 mph
460 mph
4,300 fpm
38,000 feet
620 miles
11/4/68
1971








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The design for the Aero L-39 Albatros originated in Czechoslovakia in 1966. It remains the most popular advanced jet training aircraft in the world today. Pilots from some thirty nations around the world get their training in the aircraft.

The popularity of the aircraft is due to numerous attributes. It uses an extremely reliable and efficient turbofan engine that is simple to maintain. Pilots report excellent visibility all around the aircraft. Docile handling characteristics plus high performance make the Albatros an excellent advanced trainer. An added benefit is the ability to operated from smooth grass and unimproved landing fields.

In addition to pilot training, the L-39 is used for ordnance training and light troop support.

A total of some 2,863 Aero L-29 Albatros aircraft were produced through 1999.


RC Airplane
The rc L-39 Albatros from NitroPlanes.

The pictures just above and below are for the rc L-39 Albatros for sale from Nitro Planes. It has a 31 1/2" wingspan, is 38" long with a weight of around 1 1/2 lbs. and comes in three color schemes. Included is a brushless motor turning a 64 mm fan. These models sell out very fast. Check back often if yours is out of stock.

The next two pictures below are of the Airworld Modellbau rc L-39 Albatros for sale. It has a wingspan of 75" and a length of 96 1/2". For power you will need a minimum 26 lb. thrust turbine. All up weight is 35 lbs.

The bottom picture is of the giant scale L-39 Albatros built from a Skygate, Germany, kit. It has a 92" wingspan and is 117" long. It needs a 40 lb. thrust turbine for power. Weight is around 42 lbs.



RC Airplane on Sale
NitroPlanes red rc L-39 Albatros.

Radio Control Airplane
Airworld Modellbau rc L-39 Albatros.


Radio Control Airplane
The rc L-39 Albatros airplane.



Radio Control Airplane
The rc L-39 Albatros from a Stargate kit.


The Electric Jet Factory has a rc L-39 Albatros RTF for EDF power for sale.

Great Planes has a rc L-39 Albatros ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 25" and it is 31" long. Weight is around 18 oz. We can no longer find the rc airplane listed on the Great Planes website.

The Fei Bao Jets, China, website shows a rc L-39 Albatros for sale. The only information given is that it has a wingspan of 57" and a length of 74".

ElectriFly has a rc L-39 Albatros ARF for sale. It includes a 20-40-3500 motor and fan unit. Wingspan measures 25" with fuselage length at 31". Ready to fly weight should come out to right around one pound.

Skymaster USA has a rc L-39 Albatros ARF. Wing span is 68" and fuselage length is 86". You will need a 17 to 27 lb. thrust turbine to power the it. Weigh should be between between 26 and 28 lbs.

K & A has three rc L-39 Albatros kits for sale. Their 33 1/2" wingspan has a fiberglass fuse and hollow molded wings. Recommended power are Mega 1615-2 or Hacker B40-11 motors driving either a Mini 480 or HW 609 fan.

K & A has a rc L-39 Albatros with a wingspan of 48". Materials used are a fiberglass fuselage and foam core wings. You can power it with a Mega 220-3 or Hacker B50-13 motor and Mini 480 or HW 609 fans.

K & A has a slope soarer rc L-39 Albatros kit. It has a 48" wingspan with a RG-15 air foil. Upon completion it should weigh between 30 and 35 ounces.

Airworld Modellbau has a rc L-39 Albatros ARF radio control airplane for sale featuring an all fiberglass design. It has a wingspan of 54" and a length of 69". You can power it with ducted fans or a turbine engine. Weight is around 14 1/2 lbs.

OK Models has a rc L-39 Albatros ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 32". A brushless motor turning a 69 mm EDF is included. Weight is about 41 oz.

Amax Industrial Group China Co., Ltd., China, has a rc L-39 Albatros RTF with a 31.5" wingspan for sale.

Shenzhen City Riccs Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., China, has a rc L-39 Albatros ARF for sale with a 31 1/2" wingspan.
 
Shenzhen Freewing Model Co.,Ltd., China, is selling their rc L-39 Albatross RTF. No wingspan, length, or weight is given. It does come with a brushless motor.

Foshan Jun Feng Model Shop, China, has a ARF L-39 Albatros for sale. It has a 35" wingspan and is 45" long with a weight of around 43 oz. Included is a brushless motor turning a 70 mm fan unit.

Blitzworks, China, has a L-39 Albatros ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 22" and it is 27 1/2" long. Included is a 50 mm fan unit and motor. Weight is just 12 oz.

Sapac, China, has a L-39 Albatros kit for sale. It has a 35" wingspan and is 45" long with a weight of 3 1/2 lbs.

Hobby TopGun, China, nee Fly Fly Hobby, has a rc L-39 Albatros ARF foamy for sale. Its wingspan is 47" and it is 60" long. Included is a 92 mm fan unit. You will need a 1500 kV motor to turn it.

Hobby King has a rc L-39 Albatros ARF for sale with a 29 1/2" wingspan and 39" length. Included is a brushless motor turning a 64 mm fan unit. Weight is around 21 oz.

Jet-Teng Models has a rc L-39 Albatros ARF for sale. Wingspan is 42" and it is 54" long. It needs a motor and 90 mm fan unit.

China RC Toys has the rc L-39 Albatross RTF with the 31 1/2" wingspan for sale.

Steve Herlacher of RC Universe wrote a column detailing a rc L-39 Albatros.

Greg Covey wrote a column about the rc L-39 Albatros at RC Universe.

At RC Universe jair, aka Julian, posted pictures of a giant scale L-39 Albatros for sale.

RC_MAN of RC Universe was asking about a rc L-39 Albatros kit for sale.

At RC Universe trioval00 asked about the qualities of a rc L-39 Albatros ARF for sale.

Jon R. Barnes of RC Groups wrote a column all about a rc L-39 Albatros ARF.

At RC Groups wingspan100 posted pictures and a description of a rc L-39 Albatros ARF for sale.

Pinecone of RC Groups posted in a thread about a rc L-39 Albatros ARF for sale.

SwissBoy started a thread at RC Groups about a rc L-39 Albatros ARF for sale.

At WattFlyer RC sportflyer was looking for a rc L-39 Albatross kit for sale.

Catalina of WattFlyer RC started a thread about a new rc L-39 Albatross for sale.

Angler-Hi started a thread at WattFlyer RC about installing a more powerful motor in his rc L-39 Albatross.

On You Tube yumamike posted a video of a rc L-39 Albatros flying.

JirkaVM of You Tube posted a video showing the launching of a rc L-39 Albatros.

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