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« Última mensagem por Charlie Jaguar em Janeiro 24, 2026, 06:06:56 pm »L-39 Skyfox
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Ukraine had expressed interest in purchasing four Czech L-159A Alca light attack aircraft; however, the Czech government decided against the sale, stating that they are still required by the Czech Air Force. Aero Vodochody noted that it can no longer manufacture new L-159A Alca aircraft because certain components are no longer available on the market. Instead, the company offered Ukraine its new L-39 Skyfox, which is already operated by 🇻🇳Vietnam, 🇭🇺Hungary, and the 🇨🇿Czech Aviation Training Center (CLV), where it is used to train Czech and allied pilots.
Furthermore, at the end of last year during the Dubai Airshow 2025, Aero introduced a new version of this aircraft specifically designed for intercepting and shooting down drones (UAVs). The exhibited L-39 Skyfox (No. 0475) was equipped with two FN Herstal HMP-250 pods with a 12.7mm machine gun, two 7-round LAU-32 rocket pods capable of firing FZ275 LGR/RR or APKWS II, and an optoelectronic Phoenix pod from SiNAB Technologies. The Phoenix pod is used for JTAC training, but can be expanded with EW, CAS, and C-UAS functions.
Compared to the L-159A Alca, the L-39 Skyfox offers lower operating costs. For the Ukrainian Air Force, the Skyfox would represent a modern, simple, and affordable platform - not only for basic pilot training but also for advanced training and C-UAV operations. The L-39 Skyfox is even certified for training pilots for the most advanced fighters, such as the F-35 Lightning II.
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