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L-39C · Length
Single sourceL-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | L-39C | PC-9M |
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| Variant description | L-39C (C for Cvičná – training)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C Standard basic trainer for Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia and export. Originally designated L-39, but renamed L-39C when later variants appeared. Two pylons under wing. Approximately 2,260 built.[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | PC-9M[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M This version was introduced in 1997 as the new standard model. It has an enlarged dorsal fin in order to improve longitudinal stability, modified wingroot fairings, stall strips on the leading edges as well as new engine and propeller controls.[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M |
| Airfoil | NACA 64A012 modified[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
| Never exceed speed |
12.13 m (39 ft 10 in)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
39.8 ft[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single source10.14 m (33 ft 3 in)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single source9.46 m (31 ft 0 in)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
31.04[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single source10.125 m (33 ft 3 in)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
L-39C · Height
Single sourceL-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single source4.77 m (15 ft 8 in)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
15.49 ft[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single source3.26 m (10 ft 8 in)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
Empty; L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single sourceMaximum take-off; L-39C · Max takeoff weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single source3,455 kg (7,617 lb)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
4,700 kg (10,362 lb)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
10,360 lbs[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
Empty; PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single sourceGross; PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single source1,725 kg (3,803 lb)
Maximum; L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C · at 5,000 m (16,000 ft)
Single source750 km/h (470 mph, 400 kn) at 5,000 m (16,000 ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
Cruise; PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M · at 7,620 m (25,000 ft)
Single sourceMaximum; PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single source593 km/h (368 mph, 320 kn)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
556 km/h (345 mph, 300 kn) at 7,620 m (25,000 ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
Ferry; L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C · internal and external fuel
Single sourceL-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C · internal fuel
Single source1,100 km (680 mi, 590 nmi)(internal fuel)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
1,750 km (1,090 mi, 940 nmi) (internal and external fuel)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
991 nm[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single source1,537 km (955 mi, 830 nmi)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M · 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A -62 turboprop
Single sourcePC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M · flat-rated at 950 shp
Single source1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A -62 turboprop, 857 kW (1,149 hp) flat-rated at 708 kW (950 shp)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C · 1 × Ivchenko AI-25TL turbofan engine thrust
Single source1 × Ivchenko AI-25TL turbofan engine, 16.87 kN (3,790 lbf) thrust[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single sourceL-39C · Wing Area
Single source18.8 m 2 (202 sq ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
202.4 ft 2[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single source16.29 m 2 (175.3 sq ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C
Single sourceL-39C · Service ceiling
Single source11,000 m (36,000 ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
36,000 ft[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2)
PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single source11,580 m (37,990 ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
L-39C · Only the source-declared variant L-39C · L-39C · 4,100 ft/min
Single source21 m/s (4,100 ft/min)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C
PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M · 4,090 ft/min
Single source20.8 m/s (4,090 ft/min)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
980 km/h (610 mph, 530 kn) / M0.8[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C |
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| Endurance | two hours and 30 minutes (internal fuel), three hours and 50 minutes (internal and external fuel)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | four hours and 30 minutes[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M |
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| Time to altitude | 5,000 m (16,000 ft) in 5 minutes[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
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| Wing loading | 250 kg/m 2 (51 lb/sq ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
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| Thrust/weight | 0.37[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
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| Take-off roll | 530 m (1,740 ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
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| Landing roll | 650 m (2,130 ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | — |
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| Hardpoints | Up to 284 kg (626 lb) of stores on two external hardpoints[source]Only the source-declared variant L-39C | seven hardpoints, 3 under each wing, inner two rated at 250 kg (550 lb), outer rated at 110 kg (240 lb)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M Hardpoints: seven hardpoints, 3 under each wing, inner two rated at 250 kg (550 lb), outer rated at 110 kg (240 lb)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M |
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| Manufacturer | Aero Vodochody[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2) | Pilatus Aircraft[source]Manufacturer of the source-named PC-9M only; no base PC-9 geometry or variant feature inherited. |
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| Country of origin | Czechoslovakia[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2) | Switzerland[source]Inventory Origin column; table 1, row 21, cell 2; revision 1376580369 Switzerland[source]Inventory Origin column; table 1, row 14, cell 2; revision 1372375479 Switzerland[source]Inventory Origin column; table 2, row 19, cell 2; revision 1365898407 |
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| Engine | Ivchenko AI-25TL[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2) | — |
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| Thurst (mil) | 3,800 lbs[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2) | — |
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| Vne | 530 kts[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2) | — |
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| Climb Rate (Sea Level) | 4,100 fpm[source]L-39C · Aero Vodochody L-39C (x2) | — |
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| Stall speed | — | 143 km/h (89 mph, 77 kn) EAS flaps and gear up, 128 km/h (80 mph; 69 kn) flaps and gear down[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M |
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| g limits | — | + 7.0 g to −3.5 g[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M |
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| Take-off distance over 50 ft (15 m) obstacle at sea level | — | 1,280 ft (391 m)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M |
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| Landing distance over 50 ft (15 m) obstacle at sea level | — | 2,295 ft (700 m)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M |
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2,350 kg (5,181 lb)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
3,200 kg (7,055 lb) A view of the interior of the cockpit of a Pilatus PC-9 aircraft.[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M