Aero Vodochody Aero L-39 Albatros

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24 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

A privately operated Aero L-39 Albatros jet trainer in VAST livery, cruising under clear skies.

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Aircraft

Aero L-39 Albatros L39

VAST livery with U.S. flag tail

N900ML

Registration

Airline

N/A (private/civil operator - VAST)

Manufacturer

Aero Vodochody

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Prop to Jet

3 badges earned

Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most widely used jet trainers, introduced by Czechoslovakia in 1971; popular among private owners as a \'warbird\' jet.

Fleet Rarity

Widely flown, but fewer than 200 airworthy L-39s in North America as of 2024; rare as a jet warbird.

Record Flights

Often used in airshows and civil aerobatic teams; sometimes operated by private jet owners in North America.

Safety & Events

Generally reliable; involved in some non-fatal civil and military training accidents.

Future Outlook

Many are still active as private jets or museum pieces; not in official military service with major air forces.

Specifications

Ivchenko AI-25TL

Engine

9.46 meters

Wingspan

12.13 meters

Length

1,100 km

Range

750 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot and instructor)

Capacity

4,700 kg

MTOW

4.77 meters

Height

16.9 kN (3,800 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 2/3 (typical for vintage jets), ~130 dB

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