Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros

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24 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Two Aero L-39 Albatros jet trainers in striking private warbird liveries rotate for takeoff.

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Aircraft

L-39 Albatros L39

Civilian warbird/private scheme, faux Soviet/Czech markings

N254AL (foreground), N931TS (background)

Registration

Manufacturer

Aero Vodochody

Achievements

Retro Wings, Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Livery Legend

4 badges earned

Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

Airport

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Aviation History

The L-39 Albatros is one of the most widely used jet trainers in history, developed in Czechoslovakia and exported globally. Popular as a civilian warbird.

Fleet Rarity

Hundreds remain in private hands, but as a civilian jet warbird it is rarer than most general aviation aircraft.

Record Flights

No major record flights; has participated in Reno Air Races and jet demonstration teams.

Safety & Events

L-39s have had several minor civilian incidents, but are generally viewed as reliable; many flown by ex-military and aerobatic teams.

Future Outlook

Many airworthy in private collections; continued operation as trainer, display, and warbird aircraft.

Specifications

Ivchenko AI-25TL turbofan

Engine

9.46 meters

Wingspan

12.13 meters

Length

1,100 km

Range

750 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot instructor)

Capacity

4,700 kg

MTOW

4.77 meters

Height

16.87 kN (3,800 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3, ~77 dB on takeoff

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